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Oil Pan: Removal

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LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned and any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the engine. Refer to: Engine .
    • Remove the bolts and the flexplate.

    • Discard the bolts.

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  3. Install engine on the mounting stand. Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
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  4. Remove the engine lift equipment.
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  5. Cut and discard the A/C belt.
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  6. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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    1. Install the tool and release the tension on the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
    3. Release the tension and remove the tool.
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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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  10. Remove the oil level indicator.
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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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    1. Remove the coolant tube support bracket bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the coolant tube support bracket.
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    1. Remove the EGR valve bracket nut.
    2. Remove the bolt and the EGR valve bracket.
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  14. Remove the bolts and the coolant tube.
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  15. Inspect the coolant tube O-ring seal and replace if damaged.
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  16. Remove the bolts and the air cleaner bracket.
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  17. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  18. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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    • Remove the nut, bolts and the RH engine mount.

    • Discard the nut and bolts.

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    LHD AWD 

  20. Remove the bolts and the LH axle connector.
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  21. Remove and discard the axle connector seal.
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  22. Remove the bolts and the front axle assembly.
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  23. Remove and discard the front axle assembly seal.
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    LHD AWD/LHD RWD 

  24. Remove and discard the engine mount stud.
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  25. NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the fuel injection pump flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of the fuel injection pump flare nut.

    • Remove the high-pressure fuel tube bolts.

    • Loosen the flare nuts, remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

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    • Remove and discard the bolts.

    • Remove the high-pressure fuel pump and the mounting plate.

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  27. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
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  28. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
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  29. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
    NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the stud bolts and the ignition coil-on-plugs.

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  30. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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  31. Remove and discard the valve cover gaskets.
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  32. NOTE: The VCT solenoid seals should only be replaced if they are damaged.

    • Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seals for damage.

    • If damaged, using the special tools, remove and discard the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1687 Installer, VCT Solenoid Seal.

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  33. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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  34. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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  35. Remove the bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.
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  36. Remove the bolts and the CKP sensor.
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  37. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the No. 1 piston is 45 degrees BTDC using the guide holes on the engine front cover and the crankshaft pulley.
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  38. Remove the engine plug bolt.
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  39. Install Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
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  40. NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.
    NOTE: The engine front cover is removed from graphic for clarity.

    Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the contacts the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

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  41. NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft Alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are offset. If the Camshaft Alignment Tool cannot be installed, remove the TDC Timing Peg and rotate the crankshaft three-fourths of a revolution clockwise and repeat the previous 2 steps of this procedure.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1685 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

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  42. NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the TDC position during removal of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the Crank Damper Holding Tool and the bolt should be removed using an air impact wrench (1/2-in drive minimum).

    • Using the special tool, remove the bolt, washer and the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1689 Holding Tool, Crank Damper.

    • NOTE: Retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt to use for the removal of the crankshaft front seal.

      Discard the bolt.

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  43. Install the old crankshaft pulley bolt.
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  44. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.

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  45. NOTE: If necessary, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt to use in other procedures.

    Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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  46. Remove the fasteners and the engine front cover.
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  47. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  48. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  49. NOTE: Do not strike the oil pan sideways to remove, the oil pan is doweled and will damage the oil pan and engine block.

    Remove the bolts and the oil pan.

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  50. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  51. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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