Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing, Metal Oil Pan: Notes
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
- Hand Drill with Plastic Brush Attachment
- Protective Eyewear
- Silicone grease. Refer to the Parts Information.
NOTE:
There are plastic ribs on the oil baffle that deform permanently when tightening the oil pan lower section. The plastic ribs ensure the oil baffle has no play and does not rattle. Because of this, always replace the oil baffle.