Disassembly And Assembly

OIL PAN (UPPER)

Disassembly and Assembly


DISASSEMBLY


WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1.Drain engine oil. Draining.
2.Remove oil filter. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove oil cooler. Exploded View.
4.Remove A/C compressor. Exploded View.
5.Remove engine oil level gauge and engine oil level gauge guide.
6.Remove engine oil pressure sensor and engine oil temperature sensor if necessary.
7.Remove rear plate cover.
8.Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Exploded View.
9.Remove power steering belt tensioner pulley. Exploded View.
10.Remove front final drive assembly (AWD models). .
11.Remove oil pan (lower). Refer toExploded View (2WD models) or {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887079}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887080}, "AWD :
Exploded View" (AWD models).
12.Remove oil strainer. Exploded View (2WD models) or {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887079}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887080}, "AWD :
Exploded View" (AWD models).
13.Remove oil pan (upper) as per the following:
a.Remove transmission mounting bolts.





b.Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the figure with power tool to remove.
NOTE:
- The above exploded view shows 2WD models as an example.
- The oil pan (upper) removal order for AWD models is the same as the one for AWD models.
- Disregard No. 7, 17 when loosening.










c.Insert a suitable tool into the notch at oil pan (upper) (1) as shown.
- Pry off case by moving a suitable tool.






CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
14.Remove O-ring from bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.
15.Remove baffle plate, if necessary.
16.Remove axle pipe from oil pan (upper), if necessary (AWD models).
- Pull axle pipe from oil pan (upper) using a suitable drift.

ASSEMBLY






1.Install axle pipe (1) to oil pan (upper), if removed. (AWD models)





- Lubricate O-ring groove of axle pipe, O-ring, and O-ring joint of oil pan with new engine oil.
- Install axle pipe to oil pan (upper) from drive shaft (LH) side.

CAUTION:
Insert it with care to prevent O-ring from sliding.
2.Install baffle plate, if removed.
3.Install oil pan (upper) as per the following:





a.Use a scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.
- Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.

CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
b.Install new O-rings on the bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.





c.Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser (commercial service tool) to the cylinder block mating surfaces of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown in the figure.





NOTE:
- The above exploded view shows AWD models as an example.
- The oil pan (upper) removal order for 2WD models is the same as the one for AWD models.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or an equivalent. Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants.

CAUTION:
Attaching must be done within 5 minutes after coating.





d.Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- The above exploded view shows 2WD models as an example.
- The oil pan (upper) removal order for AWD models is the same as the one for AWD models.
- Tighten mounting bolts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical order No. 7 and 17 shown second steps.






CAUTION:
Install avoiding misalignment of O-rings.
- There are three types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
- 2WD models







- AWD models







e.Tighten transmission joint bolts.
f.Install rear plate cover.
4.Install oil strainer.
5.Install oil pan (lower). Exploded View (2WD models) or {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887079}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887080}, "AWD :
Exploded View" (AWD models).
6.Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.