Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil pan, replacing

Special tools:
951 2767 Roller 951 2767 Roller

Removal

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparation





Remove:
- the oil dipstick and pipe
- the splashguard under the engine.
Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
Release the oil cooler from the pan. Hang up at the rear.
Remove the screw from the bracket for the fuel line.
Disconnect the connector for the oil level sensor.

Removing the oil pan
Slacken off all the screws holding the oil pan.
Remove all but four screws. It is recommended that the four screws in the corners of the pan are left in place.
Carefully tap the pan using a rubber mallet until the joint and its liquid gasket releases.
Remove the four remaining screws.
Remove the pan.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque Tightening Torque.

Cleaning
Clean the gasket surfaces on the oil pan and cylinder block. Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper and gasket solvent P/N 1161 440.

Warning! Use a fume hood or extractor when using gasket solvent.

Installing the oil pan




Apply liquid gasket 1161 059-9 to the oil pan. Use roller951 2767 Roller 951 2767 Roller.

Install:
- new O-rings
- the Oil pan. Secure the Oil pan loosely using a few screws
- the remaining screws loosely.




Press the oil pan towards the transmission. Tighten the screws (1), (2), (3) and (4). See Tightening torque Tightening Torque. Tighten the screws (5). See Tightening torque Tightening Torque.
Tighten all screws in the screwed oil pan joint. Start at the transmission and continue forwards in pairs.
Install the screw for the bracket for the fuel line.
Connect the oil cooler to the pan. Usenew O-rings. Reinstall the pipe on the sub-frame.

Install:
- a new oil filter
- the oil plug with a new gasket
- the oil dipstick and its pipe. Use a new O-ring.

Note! Check that the O-ring is correctly positioned.

Fill with engine oil. Run the engine to operating temperature.
Check for oil leaks from the oil pan or oil cooler.
Install the splashguard under the engine.
Check the oil level. Top up if required.