XC70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)
Remove the oil filter. Use tool: 999 5679 Oil filter spanner See: Tools and Equipment/999 5679 Oil Filter Spanner.
Remove the screws securing the oil pan to the intermediate section.
Carefully tap the side of the oil pan with a rubber mallet.
Lift out the oil pan.
Removing the suction pipe from the oil pump
Remove the O-rings from the oil ducts.
Remove the screws securing the suction pipe to the intermediate section.
Work loose and lift out the suction pipe.
Remove the suction pipe O-ring.
Check the pipe and the strainer.
Checking markings
Install the two old screws for the flywheel and carrier plate at the rear edge of the crankshaft.
Turn the crankshaft so the piston in cylinder 1 is at bottom dead centre (BDC).
Check that there are markings on the cap and connecting rods. Check which way the markings are positioned (exhaust and intake side). Make a note of
this.
If necessary mark with a centre punch or a number punch.
