Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Remove the transmission.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe (4) retaining bolts from the left exhaust manifold (5) flange and the exhaust manifold rear pipe (2).
4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe (4).
5. Remove the oil pan bolts.
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless replacement is required. The gasket is reusable unless damaged.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If required, install a new oil seal by starting the seal into the pan groove and working the seal into the groove in both directions. Once the seal is exposed to oil, it will expand and no longer stay in the groove without wrinkles. If this condition exists, replace the oil seal with a new seal.
2. Position the oil pan on the crankcase.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the oil pan bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) in sequence shown.
4. Install the exhaust crossover pipe (4).
5. Install the exhaust crossover retaining bolts into the left exhaust manifold (5) flange and the exhaust manifold rear pipe (5).
^ Tighten the exhaust crossover retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the transmission assembly.
7. Refill the engine oil. Oil capacity is 6.65 liters (7 quarts) without a filter change and 7.1 liters (7.5 quarts) with an oil filter change.