Engine Block Plug Removal

Tools Required 

J 41712  Oil Pressure Switch Socket

1. Remove the knock sensor retaining bolt (1).
2. Remove the knock sensor (2).
   Fig 1: Removing Retaining Bolt & Knock Sensor

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3. Remove the engine oil pressure gage sensor using the J 41712  .
   Fig 2: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor Using J 41712

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4. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.
   Fig 3: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fitting

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5. Remove the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.
   Fig 4: Removing Transmission Locator Dowel Straight Pins

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6. Remove the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
7. Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
8. Remove the engine block right rear oil gallery plug.
   Fig 5: Removing Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs

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9. Remove the expansion cup plug from the camshaft rear bearing hole and discard.
   Fig 6: Removing Expansion Cup Plug From Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole

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10. Remove the expansion cup plug from the balance shaft rear bearing hole and discard.
    Fig 7: Removing Expansion Cup Plug From Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Hole

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11. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator spring type S pin, if required.
    Fig 8: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Locator Spring Type S Pin

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12. Remove the front oil gallery plugs or balls from the front of the engine block and discard.

    Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes in order to drive out the front oil gallery plugs or balls.

    Fig 9: Removing Front Oil Gallery Plugs Or Balls

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13. Remove the engine block core hole plugs.
    1. Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plugs into the coolant jacket.
    2. Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plugs from the coolant jacket.
    3. Discard the engine block core hole plugs.
       Fig 10: Removing Engine Block Core Hole Plugs

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14. Remove the oil filter bypass valve and discard.
    Fig 11: Removing Oil Filter Bypass Valve

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