Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL

OIL FILTER

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

NOTE:
Clean off water or dust from the oil element mating surface using air.

Remove the oil filter using ST.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH





OIL PUMP UNION

1) Remove the oil filter.
2) Remove the oil pump union from the chain cover.





INSTALLATION

OIL FILTER

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

1) Clean the oil filter installing surface on the chain cover.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber of the oil filter.
4) Tighten more (approx. 1 turn) after the seal rubber contacts the chain cover. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
5) After installing, check the engine oil level and replenish it if necessary.

OIL PUMP UNION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

INSPECTION

1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and check for oil leakage.

NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2) Check the engine oil level. Testing and Inspection