Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
Remove the right front axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
Remove the applicable components in order to gain clearance to remove the oil pan:
- RWD
  Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
- 4WD
  - Remove the differential carrier assembly bushing to frame bolts ONLY.
  - Pull the differential carrier assembly downward.
  - Secure the pinion yoke, in order to prevent the differential carrier from rotating.

Fig 2: View Of Transmission Mounting Bolts

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Remove the service slot plug.
Remove the nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe bracket to the transmission, and position aside.
Remove 4 lower transmission mounting bolts that are attached to the oil pan.
For the 4WD only, remove the power steering gear mounting bolts only. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
Pull the power steering gear downward in order to gain access to the oil pan.
Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan

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Remove the oil pan bolts.
Install 2 bolts in the threaded holes at the rear of the oil pan to act as jack screws and tighten evenly to release the oil pan from the engine block.
Remove the oil pan.
Remove the 2 bolts from the jack screw holes.
Clean and inspect the engine block sealing surface.