Engine Mechanical System

Oil Pan Repair Procedures

5steps
~35min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Remove the lower covers.
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Using SST (09215-3C000), remove the oil pan.
    • Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame, tapping it with a plastic hammer in the directionarrow.
    • After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer in the direction of theof the arrow around more than 2/3 of the edge of the oil pan, then remove it from the ladder frame.
    • Do not pry the SST abruptly without tapping. This may damage the SST.

Installation

  1. Install the oil pan.
    1. Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
      Before applying liquid gasket, make sure that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
    2. Apply liquid gasket in an even bead along the center between the edges of the mating surface.

      Liquid gasket: TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H

      • To prevent oil leakage, apply liquid gasket to the internal threads of the bolt holes.
      • Do not install parts if five or more minutes have passed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the residue.
      • After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before adding engine oil.
    3. Install the oil pan (A) with the bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly in several passes.

      Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  2. Fill the engine oil.

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