ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
- Position the vehicle on level ground.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Wait for 5 min .
- Remove the dipstick and inspect oil level and condition.
- Verify that the oil level is within the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. Add or replace oil if necessary.
OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Scheme 2
- Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the A/C compressor with the pipe still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way.
- Remove the oil pressure switch.
- Screw the SSTs into the oil pressure switch installation hole.
- Install the A/C compressor.
- Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Run the engine at the specified speed, inspect for the cause and repair or replace as necessary. If the pressure is not as specified, inspect for the cause and repair or replace as necessary. Oil Pressure (Approximate Quantity) 138-310 kPa {1.40-3.17 kgf/cm 2 , 20-45 psi} [1,500 RPM]
- Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
- Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the A/C compressor with the pipe still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way.
- Remove the SSTs .
- Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.
- Install the oil pressure switch. Tightening Torque 12-16 N.m {1.2-1.7 kgf.m, 9-12 ft.lbf}
- Install the A/C compressor.
- Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 4
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the oil filter (See «OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT»(ref-178062-S39447030552005061000000) .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the figures.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the engine oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION»(ref-178062-S22739229682005061000000) .)
- Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: OIL COOLER INSTALLATION NOTE
- Install the locating pin on the oil cooler into the cast slot in the cylinder block.
- Rotate the oil cooler clockwise until the cooler stops.
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-178062-S35863832062005061000000) .)
- Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.
Scheme 7
Scheme 7: OIL PAN REMOVAL NOTE
Scheme 8
- Remove the transaxle housing bolts from oil pan.
- Loosen the oil pan bolts and studs in several passes in the order shown.