Steps # 51 - 75
51. Remove the crankshaft position sensor rubber backing and place it with the sensor.
52. Remove the passenger side axle cotter pin and lock nut.
Reassembly torque:
175 Nm (18 kg-m, 129 ft-lb)
Use a new cotter pin.
53. Remove the passenger side axle from the steering knuckle.
NOTE:
It may be helpful to loosen both bolts and remove only the lower bolt at the upper steering knuckle.
Reassembly torque:
140 Nm (14 kg-m, 103 ft-lb)
Use new nuts.
54. Remove 2 bolts from the passenger side axle support bearing bracket.
Reassembly torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
55. Remove the passenger side axle from the vehicle.
56. Remove the oil filter.
Reassembly torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
Use a new oil filter.
57. Reposition the oil cooler rear coolant hose clamp so the hose can be removed.
58. Remove the oil cooler center bolt and remove the oil cooler.
Reassembly torque:
49 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
Use a new oil cooler gasket.
59. Remove the lower torque rod bracket; 3 bolts.
Reassembly torque:
40 Nm (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
60. Remove the catalyst (bank 1) support bracket - 2 bolts.
Reassembly torque:
65 Nm (6.6 kg-m, 48 ft-lb)
61. Remove the passenger side axle support bearing bracket; 4 bolts.
Reassembly torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
62. Remove the rear oil cooler water pipe (coolant tube) bracket; 2 bolts.
63. Remove the rear oil cooler water pipe.
^ Remove the water drain plug (nut) from the water connector and then remove the pipe.
Reassembly torque:
27 Nm (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lb)
Use new copper gasket.
64. Remove the engine oil drain plug and drain the engine oil.
65. Put a new washer on the drain plug and reinstall the drain plug.
^ Torque drain plug to 34.3 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb).
NOTE:
The following items will be removed in the next few steps.
^ Lower oil pan
^ Upper oil pan
^ Oil strainer
^ Oil pan baffle
66. Remove the bolts from the lower oil pan in the order shown.
67. Insert a suitable tool between the upper oil pan and the lower oil pan. Tap the tool as needed to remove the lower oil pan.
CAUTION:
^ Do not damage the mating surfaces.
^ Do not use a screwdriver; it will damage the mating surfaces.
68. Remove 4 bolts connecting the rear of the upper oil pan to the transmission.
69. Remove the upper oil pan bolts in the order shown.
70. Remove the upper oil pan as follows (see Figure 52):
a. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch (1) of the upper oil pan as shown.
b. Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down (2) as shown.
CAUTION:
^ Do not damage the mating surfaces.
^ Do not damage the crankshaft position sensor signal plate teeth.
71. Remove the oil strainer; 2 bolts.
72. Remove the oil pan baffle; 6 bolts.
73. Remove the main bearing beam as follows:
a. Remove the main bearing bolts in the order shown.
b. Remove the main bearing beam.
74. For main bearings 2, 3, and 4:
a. Install flat washers (about 7) on 6 main bearing bolts.
b. Install 2 bolts (with washers) finger tight into main bearing caps 2, 3, and 4.
NOTE:
The bolts installed above will prevent the main bearing caps from falling off while working on the engine.
75. Remove the # 1 main bearing cap.