Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
9. Remove upper oil pan according to the 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 crankcase, and oil pump strainer mounting bolt
removed, remove oil pump strainer (1). Then remove upper oil pan from temporarily supported position.
CLEAN
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Inside of oil pan and oil pump strainer screen.
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Clean sealing surface on upper oil pan, lower oil pan and lower crankcase.
Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-ring (1) to lower crankcase as shown in the figure
2. Install 2 new O-rings to oil pump strainer.
