Engine Block Plug Removal

^ Tools Required
- J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.





1. Remove the knock sensor from the engine block.





2. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using the J 41712.





3. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.





4. Remove the dowel straight pins (transmission locator) (if required).





5. Remove the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
6. Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
7. Remove the engine block right rear oil gallery plug.





8. Remove the expansion cup plug (camshaft rear bearing hole) and discard.





9. Remove the expansion cup plug (balance shaft rear bearing hole) and discard.





10. Remove the spring type S pin (crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator) (if required).





11. Remove the front oil gallery plugs or balls from the front of the engine block and discard.
Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes and drive out the plugs or balls.





12. Remove the oil filter bypass valve and discard.