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Removal (Upper)

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.
NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
CAUTION:
  • Perform this procedure when engine is cold.
  • Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
  • Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  1. Remove engine under covers (front) and (rear). Refer to FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
  3. Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to REMOVAL (LOWER) .
  4. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide.
  5. Reposition the (RH) brake caliper aside and support with a suitable wire without disconnecting the front brake hose (4WD models). Refer to [FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
  6. Remove front final drive (4WD models). Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove front frame crossmember.
  8. Disconnect steering gear lower joint shaft bolt and steering gear nuts and bolts, position out of the way. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Remove stabilizer bar brackets and position stabilizer bar out of the way. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT .
  10. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube brackets and position out of the way (A/T models). Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: COMPONENT .
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  11. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to OIL FILTER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Disconnect oil cooler hoses.
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  13. Remove oil cooler, if necessary. Refer to OIL COOLER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    NOTE: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
  14. Disconnect oil pressure switch.
  15. Remove oil pressure switch if necessary.
  16. Remove oil pan (lower).
  17. Remove oil strainer.
  18. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce oil pan (upper). Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (2WD M/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (4WD M/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR VQ40DE 2WD MODELS (2WD A/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR VQ40DE 4WD MODELS (4WD A/T models).
  19. Remove rear cover plate.
  20. Remove oil pan (upper) bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts Removing Sequence
    G06444471Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • Insert Tool between oil pan (upper) and lower cylinder block. Tap (1) Tool to insert it and then slide (2) it by tapping on the side as shown in illustration.
      Fig 2: Inserting Tool Between Oil Pan (Upper) And Lower Cylinder Block
      G06444472Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

      Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
  21. Remove O-rings from bottom of lower cylinder block and oil pump.
    Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings Of Lower Cylinder Block And Oil Pump
    G06444473Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse the three O-rings.
    • Install a new O-ring in the upper oil pan and two new O-rings in the front cover.
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