## Engine Block

#### Oil Pan Removal

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1. If the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the sub-frame.

1. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-5).
2. Attach the chain hoist to the engine (see step 33 on page 5-7).
3. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see step 10 on page 18-5).
4. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts (see step 37 on page 5-8).
5. Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see step 38 on page 5-8).
6. Use a marker to make alignment marks on the reference lines that align with the centres of the rear sub-frame mounting bolts. Remove the front sub-frame (see step 39 on page 5-9).

1. Remove the clutch cover (A), and remove the two bolts (B) securing the transmission.

1. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.

1. Insert a flat tip screwdriver where shown, and separate the oil pan from the block.

1. Remove the oil pan.

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