Part 1

Oil Pan Extension
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Engine Removal

Discard the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.

CAUTION: The bolts can only be used 3 times, mark the bolts with a center punch. If 2 punch marks are visible, discard the bolts.

CAUTION: Make sure that no components fall off during removal.

NOTE:
Make sure that the crankshaft is not rotated.

NOTE:
Make sure the crankshaft and flexplate mating faces are clean before installation.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

NOTE:
Discard the component.

NOTE:
Make sure to use the aluminium lug provided on the oil pan extension to lever against.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Installation

Torque to: 10 Nm

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

CAUTION: Use only a plastic scraper when removing the sealing material.
Apply RTV sealant WSE-M4G323-A6 (Loctite 5901G) to the areas shown, and tighten the bolts within 7 minutes.

NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque to: 25 Nm

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
1 Apply RTV sealant WSE-M4G323-A6 (Loctite 5901G) to the areas shown, and tighten the bolts within 7 minutes.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE:
Install new lower timing cover.
2 Install the bolts, but do not tighten fully at this stage.
Special Service Tool

Lower Timing Cover Alignment tool, 303-1433

NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
M8: 20 Nm
M6: 12 Nm
3 Remove the special tools.

Torque to: 12 Nm