Oil Pan Removal
Oil Pan Removal1. Drain the engine oil.
2. If the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the subframe.
- 1 Attach the engine support hanger to the engine.
- 2 Disconnect the suspension knuckle ball joints.
- 3 Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
- 4 Remove the front mount mounting bolt.
- 5 A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid ATF) filter mounting bolt.
- 6 Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the subframe mounting bolts.
- 7 Attach the subframe adapter to the subframe, then attach the jack to the subframe adapter.
- 8 Remove the front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe.
3. M/T model: Remove the clutch cover.
4. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
5. Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and engine block.
6. Cut the oil pan seal by striking the side of the cutter to slide the cutter along the oil pan.
7. Remove the oil pan.