Oil Pan Removal/Installation - 3.0L: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the flywheel or flexplate. See FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L or See FLEXPLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. See AIR CLEANER OUTLET TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Remove the nuts from the engine mounts.
- Install the Lifting Eyes, the Three-Bar Engine Support and raise the engine 43 mm (1.72 in).
- Install blocks between the engine mounts and the support brackets.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
- Discard the gasket.
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