Oil Baffle Replacement

OIL BAFFLE REPLACEMENT (IN-VEHICLE)

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED. MAKE SURE HOIST DOES NOT CONTACT FUEL OR BRAKE LINES.

2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Remove oil pan baffle bolts.
6. Remove oil pan baffle.
7. Clean following components:
- Clean oil pan.
- Clean oil pan housing.
- Clean gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION





1. Install oil pan baffle.
2. Install oil pan baffle bolts.
Torque:
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt: 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Refer to "Oil Pan Replacement". Application of RTV and oil pan alignment is critical.

3. Install oil pan.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Refill engine with 4.73 L (5 quart) of oil.
6. Reconnect negative battery cable.
Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)