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Oil Pan Removal

  1. Remove protective cover from under engine, drain oil and remove front suspension stabilizer. Loosen alternator and remove belt.
  2. Remove power steering pump (if equipped) but do not disconnect hoses. Remove bolt securing power steering pump bracket to side of oil pan.
  3. Loosen bearing block until oil pan can be removed. Detach support bracket above slave cylinder from crankcase. Rotate crankshaft until No. 6 connecting rod is above oil pan mating surface of crankcase.
  4. Remove oil pan retaining bolts, lower front of oil pan, turn rear of pan towards support bracket and remove oil pan. To install, reverse removal procedure. Clean mating surfaces and apply Atmosit Sealer to junctions of crankcase and timing cover, and flywheel end cover.
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