Engine - Lubrication - 3.0L: Removal & Installation Mazda Tribute II

Removal

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
2. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe. See EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
3. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug. Tighten to 26 N.m {2.6 kg. m, 19 ft. lb.}.
4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
5. Remove the access cover.
6. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
7. Remove the 15 bolts and the oil pan. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.

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1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the oil pan gasket. Clean all sealing surfaces on the engine and the oil pan with metal surface prep and install a new oil pan gasket. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
2. Apply a 10 mm (0.40 in) diameter dot of silicone sealer to the areas indicated. NOTE: The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
3. Position the oil pan and loosely install the bolts and stud bolts.
4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts. Tighten to 40 N.m {4.1 kg. m, 30 ft. lb.}.
5. Tighten the oil pan-to-engine bolts and stud bolts in the sequence shown in figure to 25 N.m {2.5 kg. m, 18 ft. lb.}.
6. Install the access cover.
7. Install a new oil filter. Tighten to 5 N.m {5.5 kg. m, 44 in. lb.} and then rotate an additional 180 degrees. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing.
8. Install the flexible exhaust pipe. See EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
9. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
2. Remove the oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
3. Remove the bolts, nut and the oil pump screen and pick-up tube. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

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1. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Position the oil pump screen and pick up tube. Install the bolts and tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
3. Install the oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .

OIL PAN BAFFLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
2. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube. See OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
3. Remove the 8 nuts and the oil pan baffle. To install, tighten the 4 M6 oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages. Stage 1: Tighten to 5 N.m {0.5 kg. m, 44 in. lb.}. Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees. Then install and tighten the 4 M8 oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages. Stage 1: Tighten to 15 N.m {1.5 kg. m, 133 in. lb.}. Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
2. Remove the timing drive components. See TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. See OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown in figure.

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1. Position the oil pump and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in figure to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. See OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
3. Install the timing drive components. See TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
2. Remove the engine oil filter. To install, tighten to 5 N.m {0.5 kg. m, 44 in. lb.} and then rotate an additional 180 degrees. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing.
3. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the EOP switch. To install, tighten to 14 N.m {1.4 kg. m, 10 ft. lb.}.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Apply thread sealant with PTFE to the EOP threads.

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1. Detach the upper radiator hose from the 2 retaining clips on the cooling fan shroud. Position the hose aside.
2. Remove the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
3. Remove the oil level indicator.
4. Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the heat shield. To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
5. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the oil level indicator tube.
6. Remove the stud bolt and then remove the oil level indicator tube by guiding it between the radiator support and the cooling fan. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil. NOTE: Installation of the oil level indicator may require the assistance of a second technician to align the tube with the orifice.