Oil Pan Replacement (LEA)

Oil Pan Replacement (LEA)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LEA) Drive Belt Replacement (LEA)Drive Belt Replacement (LUK) Drive Belt Replacement (LUK).

2. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.





4. Loosen the (A/C) compressor nut (1).

5. Loosen the (A/C) compressor bolt (2).

6. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolt (3).





7. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.

8. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).

9. Drain the engine oil.

10. Install a new oil pan plug gasket (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

11. Install the oil pan drain plug (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft)





12. Remove the oil pan to transaxle bolts (1).





13. Remove the oil pan bolts (1).

14. Remove the oil pan. (2).

15. Remove any old oil pan sealant

Installation Procedure





Note:
The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.

Note:
Install and align the oil pan to block within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.

Note:
The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.

1. Apply a 2.3 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange next to the chamfer around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Fluid Type Specifications.





2. Install the oil pan (2).

3. Install the oil pan bolts (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





5. Install the oil pan to transaxle bolts (1) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).





6. Install the A/C Compressor bolts (2) and (3) and nut (1) and tighten bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

7. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.

8. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Engine Mechanical Specifications (LAF, LEA, or LUK).

9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LEA) Drive Belt Replacement (LEA)Drive Belt Replacement (LUK) Drive Belt Replacement (LUK).

10. Fill the engine oil to the proper level. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair