Colt Vista 2WD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1993)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Fig. 59 Oil pan, oil pump & silent shaft. 2.4L/4-143.5 engine
Replace the oil pan, oil pump and silent shafts in numbered sequence shown, noting the following:
1.
On all-wheel-drive models, oil pan removal requires that the transfer assembly first be removed as outlined under Transmissions, Clutches,
Differential, Drive Axles, and Drive Shafts.
2.
On all models, use a brass bar and tool MD998727 or its equivalent to knock the oil pan loose from the block after removing the retaining bolts
and nuts. Perform this operation with care so that the pan flange is not damaged.
3.
Use special tool MD998162 to remove the front case plug cap.
Fig. 41 Locking silent shaft. 1993-94 2.4L/4-143.5 engine
4.
Remove the pump driven gear bolt by first removing the plug on the side of the cylinder block, and then inserting a Phillips screwdriver into the
plug hold to block the silent shaft.
5.
Use tool MD998371 to remove the silent shaft front bearing from the cylinder block, MD998372 to remove the right silent shaft rear bearing and
both MD998372 and MD998374 to remove the left shaft rear bearing.
6.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Use bearing installation tool Nos. MD998374 and MD998373, when installing silent shaft bearings.
