Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL





1. Remove access lid.





2. Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH [Outer diameter 80 mm (3.15 inch) for oil filter]
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH [Outer diameter 68 mm (2.68 inch) for oil filter]
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH [Outer diameter 65 mm (2.56 inch) for oil filter]

INSTALLATION
1. Clean oil filter mounting surface of cylinder block.
2. Get a new oil filter and thinly apply engine oil to the seal rubber.
3. Be careful not to damage seal rubber when oil filter is turned by hand and installed.
^ Oil filters with 80 mm (3.15 inch) and 65 mm (2.56 inch) outer diameter are further tightened (about 2/3 to 3/4 rotation) with ST after seal rubber contacts a cylinder block.
^ Oil filter with 68 mm (2.68 inch) outer diameter is further tightened (about 1 rotation) with ST after seal rubber contacts a cylinder block or an oil cooler.

CAUTION: Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

INSPECTION
1. After installing oil filter, run engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

NOTE: The filter element and filter case are assembled as a set, therefore, cleaning is unnecessary.

2. Check the engine oil level.