Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

Removal and Installation











NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL


WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1.Drain engine oil. Removal and Replacement.
2.Remove the front exhaust tube. Exploded View.
3.Remove power steering cooler hose bracket from suspension member.
4.Disconnect the power steering hose and tube from the power steering gear. Exploded View.
5.Remove oil level gauge guide.
6.Remove the front suspension member for clearance to remove the oil pan. Removal And Installation.
7.Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
8.Remove the A/C compressor bolts and position the A/C compressor aside. Service and Repair.
9.Remove the rear engine mount torque rod bracket. Removal and Replacement.
10.Remove the center drive shaft bearing bracket from the oil pan, if necessary.





11.Remove the lower oil pan bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.






12.Remove the lower oil pan using Tool.
NOTE:
Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
13.Remove the oil strainer.
14.Remove rear plate cover, and four engine-to transaxle bolts, using power tool.





15.Loosen the upper oil pan bolts in the order shown to remove upper oil pan, using power tool.
16.Remove upper oil pan using Tool.





- Remove the three O-rings from the upper oil pan and front cover.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
NOTE:
Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Clean the oil strainer screen to remove any foreign material.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent to the upper oil pan at the specified sealant bead diameter (A) as shown. Refer to
Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants.
Sealant bead diameter (A): 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)

CAUTION:
- Install two new O-rings in the upper oil pan and a new O-ring in the front cover.
- Do not reuse O-rings.





- Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.





- Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent to the lower oil pan at the specified sealant bead diameter (A) as shown. Refer to
Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants.
Sealant bead diameter (A): 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)





- Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in the numerical order shown.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 30 minutes after the oil pans are installed before filling the engine with oil.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Check for any engine oil leaks with the engine at operating temperature and running at idle.