Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Drain engine oil by loosening engine oil drain plug.





2. Remove access lid.





3. Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH

INSTALLATION
1. Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the rubber seal.
2. Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful not to damage rubber seal.
3. Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) after the rubber seal contacts the oil pump case. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

INSPECTION
1. After installing oil filter, run engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around rubber seal.

NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2. Check the engine oil level.