Removing the oil sump
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Slacken off all screws holding the oil sump.
Remove all screw except for four. It is recommended that the four screws in the corners of the sump are left in place.
Carefully tap the sump with a rubber mallet until the joint and its liquid gasket releases.
Remove the four remaining screws.
Remove the sump.