Removal Procedure

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the engine mount struts from the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut (Left) - Replacement and Engine Mount Strut (Right) - Replacement .
Install the J 28467-360 .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Disconnect the A/C compressor mounting bolts. Reposition and secure the A/C compressor.
Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement .
Disconnect the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.

Fig 1: Oil Level Sensor

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Remove the starter motor.
Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan.
Loosen the transaxle mount lower nuts.
Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Use the J 28467-360 in order to raise the engine.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
Disconnect the right lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the right outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
Remove the right side frame bolts.
Loosen the left side frame bolts.
Use the J 39505 in order to remove the right oil pan side bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Right Oil Pan Side Bolts Torque Wrench Adapter
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Remove the left oil pan side bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Left Oil Pan Side Bolts
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Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
Remove the oil pan.

Fig 4: Oil Pan

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