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Oil Pan Baffle




Oil Pan Baffle

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View and Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube.

3. Remove the 8 nuts and the oil pan baffle in the following sequence.

1. To install, tighten the 4 M6 oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.

2. Then install and tighten the 4 M8 oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.





4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.