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Removal (Cressida)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure vehicle is supported so suspension crossmember below oil pan can be removed. Remove lower engine cover. Drain engine oil. Remove exhaust pipe to access oil pan.
  2. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines. Remove cylinder block-to-transmission stiffener plates, located on each side of oil pan. Loosen steering gear pinch bolt, and disconnect steering intermediate shaft from steering gear.
  3. Remove engine mount-to-front suspension crossmember retaining bolts. Support engine with hoist. Support suspension crossmember with floor jack. Remove suspension crossmember-to-body retaining nuts. Lower suspension crossmember and support with jackstands.
  4. Raise transmission slightly with floor jack for oil pan removal. Remove oil pan retaining bolts/nuts. Using Oil Pan Seal Cutter (SST 09032-00100), cut seal, and remove oil pan. DO NOT damage oil pan flange.