Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove oil level gauge guide.
Raise vehicle and remove both front wheels.
Remove rack and pinion assembly. Refer to P/S GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove front differential housing (1) with differential (2) from chassis if equipped. Refer to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .

Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Housing With Differential
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Drain engine oil by removing drain plug (3).

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug
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Remove lower oil pan (2) from upper oil pan (1).
Remove oil strainer bracket.
Detach radiator outlet pipe from upper oil pan.
Remove upper oil pan according to the following procedure.
Lower upper oil pan until it stops by way of cross member and oil pump strainer and keep it at that position temporarily.

With wrench inserted between upper oil pan and lower crankcase, and oil pump strainer mounting bolt removed, remove oil pump strainer (1).

Then remove upper oil pan from temporarily supported position.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Pump Strainer
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