Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
12. Remove oil strainer.
13. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce oil pan (upper).
14. Remove rear cover plate.
15. Loosen bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown to remove.
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Insert Tool between oil pan (upper) and lower cylinder block. Slide Tool by tapping on the side of Tool with hammer. Remove oil pan (upper).
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
16. Remove O-rings from bottom of lower cylinder block and oil pump.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object attached.
INSTALLATION (UPPER)
1. Install oil pan (upper) as follows:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
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Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of lower cylinder block.
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Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.