MX-6 L4-1991cc 2.0L DOHC (1993)
10.
Remove and discard the three (3) exhaust inlet pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
11.
Remove the two (2) bolts from the flex-pipe hold down bracket and position the flex-pipe out of the way.
12.
Remove oil pan bolts.
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Carefully pry the oil pan from the stiffener.
13.
Remove and discard the oil pump strainer gasket.
14.
Remove the twelve (12) stiffener bolts.
NOTE:
Remove bolts using the two pass method according to the sequence shown in Fig. 2.
15.
Remove three (3) bolts from stiffener to transaxle housing.
16.
Remove stiffener.
17.
Discard o-ring between stiffener and oil pump.
18.
Remove snap ring (adjacent to o-ring) on engine block and discard oil pump control plunger.
19.
Replace oil pump control plunger with modified plunger.
NOTE:
Lubricate oil pump control plunger before installation.
20.
Remove silicone sealer from stiffener and the oil pan sealing surfaces with a suitable scrapper or wire wheel.
NOTE:
Prevent silicone sealer fragments from entering the cylinder block.
21.
Clean the surfaces with a denatured alcohol.
CAUTION:
Never use cleaners that are petroleum based (such as mineral spirits) or soap and water on areas to be sealed. These products will leave a
residue that resists sealing action.
22.
Lubricate the new o-ring (stiffener to oil pump) with clean engine oil.
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Install o-ring.
23.
Apply a bead of silicone sealer to the stiffener as shown in Fig. 3.
