Oil Pan Removal Procedure
OIL PAN REMOVAL PROCEDURETwo-Wheel Drive (2WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
WARNING:
^ Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
^ A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
^ Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
1. Remove the Air Cleaner Case. For additional information, refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 01-13 INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]).
2. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 01-13 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]).
3. Remove the oil level indicator.
4. Remove the starter fixing bolt.
5. Remove the harness bracket.
6. Loosen the 3 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 3 mm (0.12 in).
7. Remove the following parts to install the engine support kit 49C0-17-5A0 special service tool (SST).
a. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-19 WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
b. Remove the cowl grille. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-16 COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
c. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-10 COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
d. Remove the front cooler pipe fixing bolt (A) and move the front cooler pipe (B) out of the way.
8. Install the engine support kit SST 49C0-17-5A0 and support hanger SST 49L0-17-5A0. The tools are available on Mstore.
9. Lift the vehicle. For additional information, refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 00-00 JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS).
10. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
^ Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 N-m (20 ft-lbf).
11. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
12. Remove the exhaust front pipe (A). Discard (C), (D) and (E) exhaust gaskets.
NOTE:
The middle pipe (B) does not require removal.
13. Use electrical wire to temporarily support the exhaust middle pipe (B).
14. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket bolts (A-B).
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) - Steps 15-28 are for AWD only
15. Remove the RH wheel and tire.
16. Remove the RH side cover.
17. Remove the RH front ABS wheel-speed sensor.
18. Knock the crimped portion of the hub nut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.
19. Apply the brake to keep the half shaft from rotating for the front wheel hub nut removal.
20. Loosen the wheel hub nut so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
21. Tap the hub nut with a copper or dead-blow hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
22. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
23. Remove the front lower arm ball joint bolt (A) and nut (B). Then separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
24. Pull the knuckle outward, rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle, and secure it.
25. Remove the 2 joint shaft nuts, then remove the drive shaft and joint shaft as an assembly.
CAUTION:
The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seals. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.
26. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 01-13 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]).
27. Remove the 5 Transfer bracket bolts and the Transfer bracket.
28. Remove the Transfer assembly (A). Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 01-13 TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
29. Loosen the A/C compressor bolt and slide it out until it is no longer threaded to the oil pan.
30. Remove the ATF cooler bolts and move the cooler out of the way.
31. Loosen the 3 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 3 mm (0.12 in) maximum.
CAUTION:
Loosening the bolts more than 3mm may dislocate the torque converter oil pump key and cause damage to the transmission.
32. Loosen the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt 3 mm (0.12 in) maximum.
33. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
34. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
35. Remove the Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter LH bracket (A).
36. Separate the engine and transaxle 3 mm (0.12 in) maximum. Insert a wedge between the transmission and engine block.
CAUTION:
Loosening the bolts more than 3mm may dislocate the torque converter oil pump key and cause damage to the transmission.
37. Remove the RH engine splash shield.
38. Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.
39. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
40. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the pry pads and pry the oil pan loose and remove.
41. Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M(TM) Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
NOTE:
Only use a 3M(TM) Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
^ Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
42. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover.
^ Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
^ Use a suitable plastic scraper and brake clean to remove remaining silicone deposits and motor oil residual.
NOTE:
Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M(TM) Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.