25. Engine Block Plug Removal

Engine Block Plug Removal

Special Tools

J 41712 - Oil Pressure Switch Socket

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.





Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


1. Remove the knock sensor bolt and knock sensor from the left side of the lower engine block.





2. Remove the knock sensor bolt and knock sensor from the right side of the lower engine block.





3. Remove the block heater from the right side of the lower engine block.





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





5. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.





6. Remove the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.





7. Remove the engine block left side oil gallery plug.

8. Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.

9. Remove the engine block right rear oil gallery plug.





10. Remove the expansion cup plug from the camshaft rear bearing hole and discard.





11. Remove the expansion cup plug from the balance shaft rear bearing hole and discard.





12. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator spring type S pin, if required.





13. 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 in order to drive out the front oil gallery plugs or balls.





14. Remove the engine block core hole plugs.

1. Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plugs into the coolant jacket.

2. Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plugs from the coolant jacket.

3. Discard the engine block core hole plugs.





15. Remove the oil filter bypass valve and discard.