Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Removal
1. Park the car on a flat, horizontal surface, preferably with a hard surface. Apply the parking brake and chock the rear wheels.
2. Jack up the front of the car and place it on supports.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold flange (see Chapter Power supply system). Once removed from the rubber mounts, lower the exhaust system sections to allow adequate access to the oil pan.
Note: When lowering the exhaust system, try not to stretch the L-probe wiring - it is best to disconnect it first.
6. Moving along the perimeter of the pallet, loosen and unscrew the fastening bolts in several steps.
7. Tap with your palm to separate the pan from the cylinder block and remove it from under the car.
8. Take this opportunity to check the condition and patency of the pump oil intake tube and mesh filter. If necessary, remove the pump (see section Removal and installation the oil pump and oil intake) and clean it (or replace) oil intake.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces, completely removing any remaining old gasket or sealant material. Then wipe the surfaces with a rag soaked in acetone.
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2. Apply a layer of silicone sealant with a cross-section of Ø 2÷3 mm to the mating surface of the tray, outlining the mounting holes from the inside.
Note: Do not apply too much sealant - excess of it getting into the oil pan may lead to obstruction of the mesh filter of the oil intake and, as a result, to the development of oil starvation of the internal components of the engine.
3. After applying the sealant, immediately press the pan to the block. To avoid inaccuracies, temporarily screw a pair of M6 guide studs into the block bolt holes. Tighten the mounting bolts by hand.
4. Tighten the bolts to the required torque in several stages. Wait until the sealant has hardened before filling the engine with oil.
5. Suspend the exhaust system sections and connect its inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold (see Chapter Power supply system).
6. Lower the vehicle to the ground and fill the engine with the required amount of engine oil of the required grade.