Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Drain and recover the coolant. See Cooling System.
4. Remove the flex plate housing.
5. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove the right splash shield.
7. Remove the drive belt.
8. Remove the A/C compressor lower bolts. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
9. Remove the transmission to the engine brace.
10. Remove the engine mount strut bracket.
11. Remove the radiator outlet pipe bolts. .
12. Remove the radiator outlet pipes from the oil pan.
13. Remove the exhaust manifold brace.
14. Remove the oil pan to the flex plate cover bolt and nut.