26. Engine Block Plug Removal

^ Tools Required
- J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket

CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the transmission locator pins (if required).





2. Remove the S type pin (crankshaft rear oil seal housing), if required.





3. Remove the expansion cup plug (camshaft rear bearing hole).





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





5. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor gauge sensor fitting.





6. Remove the square socket plugs (engine block oil gallery) from the rear of the engine block.





7. Remove the left side rear and left rear top engine block oil gallery plugs.





8. Remove the engine block oil gallery plugs (front) from the engine block and discard. Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes in order to drive out the front engine block oil gallery plugs.





9. Remove the engine block core hole plugs.
9.1. Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plug into the coolant jacket.
9.2. Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plug from the coolant jacket.
9.3. Discard the engine block core hole plug.