REMOVAL
- On 5 A/T equipped vehicles, remove the engine/transaxle/front suspension member. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-239942-S40043326392006080400000) ".
- Remove the timing chain. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-239942-S40428513742006080400000) ".
- Remove the oil strainer.
- Remove the oil pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 5
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE OIL»(ref-239943-S03623837022006080300000) ".
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to " «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-239944-S37417993932006080300000) ".
- Remove the oil filter. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-239949-S38134183892006080400000) ".
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler. CAUTION: Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
- Remove the oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 6
- When installing the oil cooler, align the stopper slot with the stopper on the upper oil pan.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to " «ROTATION»(ref-239952-S31350740802006080300000) " for torque specification.