Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-9:
Required Special Tool:
MD998727: Oil Pan FIPG Cutter
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL
Insert the special tool MD998727, into the groove shown in the illustration. Strike and slide it and then cut the liquid gasket.
[[B]] A/C COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Remove the compressor from the compressor bracket with the hose still attached.
2. Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.
[[C]] ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Do not use special tool MD998727. The engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will damage it.
2. Screw in the bolt (M10 x 1.5) into bolt hole A in the location shown. Then lift the upper oil pan and remove it.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN/COVER INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating surface.
3. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the engine oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1217G or equivalent
NOTE: The sealant should be applied in a continuous bead approximately 4 mm (0.16 inch) in diameter.
4. Assemble the oil pan to the cylinder block within 15 minutes after applying the sealant.
5. Install the bolts to the engine upper oil pan and cover as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 Nm (85 ± 22 in-lb)
]]B[[ ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove sealant from the engine lower oil pan and engine upper oil pan.
2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine lower oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1217G or equivalent
NOTE: Install the engine lower oil pan within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
3. Assemble the engine lower oil pan to the engine upper oil pan.
4. Install the bolts to the lower oil pan as shown, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 9.5 ± 2.5 Nm (85 ± 22 in-lb)
]]C[[ ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG INSTALLATION
Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.
INSPECTION
^ Check the engine oil pan for cracks.
^ Check the engine oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and deformation.
^ Check the oil strainer for cracked, clogged or damaged wire net and pipe.