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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. 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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube .
  3. Remove the 8 nuts and the oil pan baffle.
    • To install tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the 4 smaller nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and the larger nuts to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
      • Stage 2: Tighten all 8 nuts an additional 45 degrees.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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