Grand Vitara JLS Plus 2WD V6-2.5L (2000)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil level gauge guide.
2. Raise vehicle and remove both front wheels.
3. Remove rack and pinion assembly.
4. Remove front differential housing with differential from chassis if equipped.
5. Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
6. Remove lower oil pan from upper oil pan.
7. Remove oil strainer bracket.
8. Detach radiator outlet pipe from upper oil pan.
9. Remove upper oil pan according to following procedure:
Lower upper oil pan until it stops by way of cross member and oil pump strainer and keep it at that position temporarily.
With wrench inserted between upper oil pan and lower crank case, and oil pump strainer mounting bolt removed, remove oil pump strainer.
Then remove upper oil pan from temporarily supported position.
CLEAN