Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-7:

Required Special Tool:
^ D998727: Oil Pan FIPG cutter

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[A] ENGINE OIL PAN REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION

Do not use special tool MD998727 in area A of the engine oil pan. Using the special tool in area A may cause deformation of the front case because the front case is made of aluminum.

2. Tap special tool MD998727 into the range (B) between the cylinder block and the engine oil pan, and then slide the tool sideways.





NOTE: If any sounding parts interfere with the removal, there is no need to use special tool MD998727.

3. Remove the engine oil pan.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

[A] ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the engine oil pan, front case and cylinder block surfaces.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the engine oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: 3MTM AAD Part No.8672, 8704, 3MTM AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent

NOTE: Install the engine oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

3. Install the engine oil pan to the cylinder block.

CAUTION
After installing the parts, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or water touch the sealant application area during that time.





4. Tighten the engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Be careful when installing, as the bolts indicated in the illustration have different lengths from the other bolts.
Tightening torque: 9.0 ± 3.0 Nm (80 ± 26 in-lb)

[B] ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION





Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION
^ Check the oil pan for cracks.
^ Check the oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and deformation.