Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery and remove engine oil dipstick.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
3. Remove drive belt splash shield.
4. Remove strut to transaxle attaching bolt (Figure 1). Loosen strut to engine block attaching bolts.
5. Remove transaxle case cover (Figure 1).




Figure 1 Powertrain Struts and Transaxle Case Cover






6. Remove oil pan fasteners (Figure 2).
7. Remove the oil pan and gasket (Figure 2).




Figure 2 OIL PAN