REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

Engine Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 12 - On-vehicle Service, Engine Oil Replacement ).
Front Differential Carrier Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 26 - Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch Assembly ).

Post-installation Operation

Front Differential Carrier Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 26 - Differential Carrier and Free Wheeling Clutch ).
Engine Oil Refilling (Refer to GROUP 12 - On-vehicle Service, Engine Oil Replacement ).

			Removal steps
		1.	Engine oil pan drain plug
	>>B<<	2.	Engine oil pan drain plug gasket
		3.	Battery cable connection
		4.	Engine oil pan cover assembly (L.H.)
		5.	Insulator
		6.	Engine oil pan cover assembly
		7.	Dust cover
		8.	Stiffener
		9.	Engine oil level gauge and guide assembly
		10.	O-ring
<<A>>	>>A<<	11.	Engine oil pan
		12.	Engine oil pan strainer
		13.	O-ring

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> ENGINE OIL PAN REMOVAL

1.Remove the engine oil pan mounting bolts.

caution

Do not use special tool oil pan FIPG cutter (MD998727) in area A of the engine oil pan. Using the special tool (MD998727) in area A may cause deformation of the front case because the front case is made of aluminium.

Tap the special tool (MD998727) into the range B between the cylinder block and the engine oil pan, and then slide the special tool (MD998727) sideways.

note

If any surrounding parts interfere with the removal, there is no need to use the special tool (MD998727).

3.With the engine oil pan separated from the cylinder block, remove the engine oil pan strainer mounting bolts, and then remove the engine oil pan together with engine oil pan strainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< ENGINE OIL PAN INSTALLATION

1.Clean the engine oil pan, timing gear case assembly, front plate assembly and crankcase assembly matching surfaces with a scraper or a wire brush.

2.Apply the specified sealant to the matching surface of the front plate assembly and engine oil pan.
Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1207F

note

Install the engine oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

3.Apply the specified sealant to the engine oil pan matching surface as shown.
Specified sealant: ThreeBond 1207F

note

Install the engine oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

4.Install the engine oil pan to the crankcase assembly.
5.

caution

After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.

Tighten the engine oil pan bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 24 ± 4 N·m

>>B<< ENGINE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG GASKET INSTALLATION

Replace the gasket with a new gasket. Install the new gasket in the direction shown in the illustration.