Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Removal Note








1. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
2. Screw in a oil pan bolt in a weld nut hole to make a small gap between the oil pan upper block and the oil pan.

Caution:
^ Pry tools can easily scratch the cylinder block and MBSP contact surfaces.





3. Remove the oil pan using a separator tool.

MBSP (Main bearing support plate).

1. Using a separator tool, separate the MBSP.

MBSP (Main bearing support plate).

1. Apply silicon sealant to the shaded areas as shown.

2. Apply silicone sealant to the MBSP along the inside of the bolt holes.
Thickness 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.099 - 0.137 inch)

Oil Strainer Installation Note





1. Install the oil strainer gasket as shown.





2. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.

Oil Pan Installation Note





Caution:
^ If the bolts are reused, remove the old sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old sealant on it can cause bolt hole damage.

Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes and overlap the ends.
Thickness

2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.07 - 0.118 inch)