Note. On 4WD vehicles, the driveshafts and front differential assembly must first be dismantled - it is usually easier to remove the engine.
Removing
Installation details of the oil pan and oil pump
1. The installation elements of the engine oil pan and oil pump are shown in the illustration above.
2. Remove the engine from the vehicle and place it on a suitable stand.
3. Remove the dipstick for measuring the level of impellent oil.
4. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter (see chapter Vehicle settings and routine maintenance).
5. Give 24 bolts and two nuts securing the oil pan, then separate it from the engine block, if necessary, carefully prying it with a small screwdriver or spatula, try not to damage the mating surfaces.
6. Give 7 bolts and two nuts of fastening of a damping plate and remove it.
7. Give 18 bolts and two nuts of fastening of the top part of the pallet and remove it.
Note. The upper part of the oil pan is fastened with bolts of different lengths, do not mix them up during installation! Along the perimeter of the pallet there are several tides, which can be rested against by the lever when separating the pallet from the block. Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
8. If necessary, remove the oil pickup with gasket.
Installation
1. Gently scrape off all traces of sealant and old gasket material from the mating surfaces of the sump and block. Thoroughly wipe the mating surfaces with a rag soaked in acetone. Clean the threads of the blind bolt holes in the aluminum casting of the block.
2. Check the flange of the stamped pallet section for signs of deformation, if necessary, make an appropriate straightening.
3. Check the condition of the oil intake strainer, flush the oil intake tube with solvent, replace the sealing gasket, install the oil intake assembly on the engine and tighten the mounting bolts to the required force.
4. If removed, reinstall the oil intake with a new gasket, tightening its fastening bolts with the required force.
5. Apply a bead of 2-3 mm thick RTV sealant to the indicated surfaces (refer to accompanying illustration).
6. Gently press the pallet against the engine block and screw in the mounting bolts (refer to accompanying illustration). Make sure there is a gap of at least 0.2mm between the rear ends of the top of the sump and the engine block. Moving from the center outward, tighten the fasteners with the required forces in three or four steps.
7. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order to the dismantling of the components. Tighten fasteners to the required torque. Don't forget to change the filter and add oil.
8. Start the engine and check the sump for signs of leaks. Also check the oil pressure.