Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove the transaxle assembly.
3. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts.

Important: The oil pan gasket is reusable unless damaged. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless replacement is required.

5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Clean and inspect the oil pan.

Installation Procedure





1. If required, install a new oil pan seal using the following procedure:
1.1. Clean any residual oil from the seal groove.
1.2. Work the seal into the pan groove in both directions around the pan.
2. Position the oil pan to the crankcase.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) in the sequence shown.
4. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe.
5. Install the transaxle assembly.
6. Refill the engine oil.