Rodeo Sport 4WD V6-3.2L (2002)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan and Crankcase
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Lift vehicle by supporting the frame.
3. Remove under cover.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove front wheels.
6. Remove oil level dipstick from level gauge tube.
7. Remove radiator under fan shroud.
8. Remove shift on the fly from axle housing.
9. Remove suspension cross member fixing bolts, 2 pcs. each per side and remove suspension cross member.
10. Remove axle housing assembly, four fixing bolts from housing isolator side, and mounting bolts from wheel side. At this time support the axle
with a garage jack and remove axle housing assembly (4X4).
11. Remove the steering unit assembly.
12. Remove starter fixing bolts.
13. Remove oil pan fixing bolts.
14. Remove oil pan, using J-37228 sealer cutter, remove oil pan.
15. Remove crankcase fixing bolts.
16. Remove crankcase, using J-37228 sealer cutter, remove crankcase.
Note: Do not deform or damage the flange of oil pan and crankcase.
Replace the oil pan and/or crankcase if deformed or damaged.
Installation
1. Install crankcase.
A. Remove residual sealant, lubricant and moisture from mounting surface, then dry thoroughly.
