Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter
REMOVAL
1. Remove the service hole cover.





2. Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 inch))
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 65 mm (2.56 inch))

INSTALLATION
1. Clean mounting surface of cylinder block or oil filer.
2. Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to seal rubber.
3. Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful not to damage seal rubber.
4. Tighten more (approximately 1 turn) after the seal rubber contacts the oil cooler. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

INSPECTION
1. After installing the oil filter, run the engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2. Check the engine oil level.