Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

Removal and Installation












REMOVAL


WARNING:
- To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1.Drain engine oil. Removal and Replacement.
2.Remove oil dipstick tube and indicator.
3.Remove the front exhaust tube. Component.
4.Remove A/C compressor bolts and position the A/C compressor aside. Removal And Installation.
5.Disconnect center drive shaft bearing bracket, without removing the front drive shaft. Front Drive Shaft Right Side.
6.Remove the front suspension member for clearance to remove the oil pan. Removal And Installation.





7.Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in the order shown.





8.Remove the oil pan (lower) using Tool.
NOTE:
Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.
Tool number: KV-10111100 (J-37228)
9.Remove the oil pickup screen.
10.Remove rear plate cover, and four engine-to transaxle bolts, using power tool.





11.Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in the order shown.
12.Remove oil pan (upper) using Tool.
- Remove the three O-rings from the upper oil pan and front cover. Discard the O-rings.

CAUTION:





Do not reuse O-rings.
NOTE:
Tap gently to cut sealant around the oil pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.
Tool number: KV-10111100 (J-37228)

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

INSTALLATION

1.Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Paying attention to the following.





a.Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant (A), or equivalent, to the upper oil pan. Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants, and Precaution For Liquid Gasket.

CAUTION:
- Install two new O-rings in the upper oil pan and a new Oring in the front cover.
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the oil pan is installed to allow the sealant to cure





b.Tighten the oil pan (upper) bolts in the order as shown.
-NOTE:
Use the bolt sizes specified below:
M6 x 20 mm (0.79 in): No.16, 17
M8 x 25 mm (0.98 in): No.3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15
M8 x 60 mm (2.36 in): No.5, 7, 8, 9, 10
M8 x100 mm (3.97 in): No.1, 2, 12





c.Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant (A), or equivalent to the lower oil pan. Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants, and Precaution For Liquid Gasket

CAUTION:
- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the oil pan is installed to allow the sealant to cure





d.Tighten the oil pan (lower) bolts in the numerical order shown.
- Wait at least 30 minutes after the oil pans are installed before filling the engine with oil.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to specified level, if necessary.
- Summary of the inspection items: