Phoenix L4-151 2.5L VIN 5 2-bbl (1982)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
4-151
1.
Raise vehicle and drain crankcase.
2.
Remove engine front mount to cradle attaching nuts.
3.
Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and rear transaxle mount.
4.
Remove starter motor and flywheel housing cover.
5.
Remove alternator upper mounting bracket.
6.
Install a suitable engine lifting device and raise engine.
7.
Remove lower alternator mounting bracket and engine support bracket.
8.
Remove oil pan attaching bolts and oil pan.
9.
Clean engine block and oil pan gasket surfaces.
10.
Reverse procedure to install. Apply a 1/8 in. by 1/4 in. long bead of RTV sealer at split lines of front and side oil pan gaskets. Also apply a small
amount of RTV sealer in depressions where rear oil pan gasket engages engine block. When installing oil pan attaching bolts, the bolts
attaching the oil pan to the front cover should be installed last. These bolts are installed at an angle and the bolt holes will only be aligned
after the other oil pan bolts have been installed.
