Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.8L ENGINE>Pre-removal Operation And Post-Installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1 - 11:
Required Special Tools:
- MB991953: Oxygen Sensor Wrench
- MD998770: Oxygen Sensor Wrench
Pre-removal Operation And Post-Installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1 - 3:
Required Special Tools:
- MB991953: Oxygen Sensor Wrench
- MD998770: Oxygen Sensor Wrench
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT)/RIGHT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT) REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998770 to remove the heated oxygen sensor.
<> LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR)/RIGHT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR) REMOVAL
Use special tool MB991953 to remove the heated oxygen sensor.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< RIGHT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR)/LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (REAR) INSTALLATION
Use special tool MB991953 to install the heated oxygen sensor.
>>B<< RIGHT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT)/LEFT BANK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FRONT) INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998770 to install the heated oxygen sensor.
INSPECTION
Check the following points; replace the part if a problem is found.
Exhaust Manifold Check
1. Check for damage or cracking of any part.
2. Using a straight edge and a feeler gauge, check for distortion of the cylinder head installation surface.
Standard value: 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) or less
Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)