Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair

NOTE: Before removing oil pan, remove CKP sensor from oil pan.

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.





2. Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.





3. Remove engine under covers.
4. Remove exhaust No.1 pipe.
5. Remove transmission stiffener.
6. Support engine and transmission.
7. Remove mounting member.





8. Remove oil pan and then oil pump strainer.

CLEANING
- CKP sensor, inside of oil pan and oil pump strainer screen.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply sealant to oil pan mating surface continuously as shown in image.

"A" Sealant: 99000-31150





2. Install oil pump strainer and oil pan.
Install O-ring into cylinder block securely as shown in image.
With oil pump strainer inserted into oil pan, install strainer to cylinder block.
Tighten strainer bolt first and then bracket bolt to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (96 inch lbs.)

After fitting oil pan to cylinder block, run in securing bolts and start tightening at the center. move wrench outward, tightening one bolt at a time. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (96 inch lbs.)

NOTE: After installing oil pan, install CKP sensor to oil pan noting following point. Check to make sure that CKP sensor and pulley tooth is free from any metal particles and damage.





3. Install gasket and drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 35 Nm (25.5 ft. lbs.)





4. Install mounting member.
Tighten bolts and nut to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
(a): 55 Nm (40.0 ft. lbs.)
(b): 45 Nm (32.5 ft. lbs.)

5. Remove lifting device.





6. Install transmission stiffener.

Tightening Torque (a): 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.)





7. Install exhaust No.1 pipe.
Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
- Tighten bolts and nuts marked (a) first.
- Use new gasket for exhaust No.1 pipe.

8. Install engine under covers.
9. Refill engine with engine oil.