FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Oil Pan: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove engine under cover.
4. Drain oil from engine.
5. Using a suitable hoist, raise engine slightly.
6. Remove drive belt and pulley.
7. Remove power steering pump, if equipped and position aside.
8. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover.
9. Position No. 1 cylinder to TDC of compression stroke.
10. Remove crankshaft pulley.
11. Remove No. 1 timing belt cover and belt guide.
12. Remove right engine mount and bracket assembly.
13. Remove timing belt.
14. Remove No. 2 idler pulley and crankshaft timing sprocket.
15. Remove oil pan attaching bolts, then the pan.
16. Remove oil pump assembly.
17. Reverse procedure to install.