OIL STRAINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Removal

1. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2. Remove the nuts, bolts, and oil strainer.

3. Remove the O-ring and inspect it. If it is damaged, dipose of it.

Installation

1. Install the O-ring. Install a new O-ring if necessary.

2. Install the oil strainer.

(1) Position the oil strainer.
(2) Install the bolt.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44 in·lbf}, then tighten another 45× using the SST.

3. Install the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)