Oil Pan
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flange bolt |
| 2 | Sprocket |
| 3 | Variable flow oil pump with integral vacuum pump |
| 4 | Oil level gauge |
| 5 | Oil level gauge tube |
| 6 | Sealing washer |
| 7 | Drain plug |
| 8 | Bolt (16 off) |
| 9 | Oil pan |
| 10 | Bolt (4 off) |
The oil pan is cast from aluminum alloy using a high pressure die cast process and is located on the underside of the cylinder block. It is sealed to the cylinder block with a 3 mm bead of RTV sealant and secured with fourteen bolts and two shoulder bolts that help locate the oil pan to the block. The oil pan contains the variable flow oil pump with integral vacuum pump, pick up pipe, windage tray and dipstick. The oil is drained via removal of a drain plug and washer located on the side of the oil pan.
On All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles a different design of oil pan is fitted to accommodate the front halfshaft. The AWD oil pan has threaded holes to allow for the attachment of the front differential to the left side of the oil pan and the halfshaft support bracket on the right side of the oil pan.