350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Oil Pan Gasket: Service and Repair
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
REMOVAL
NOTE: To remove oil pan (lower) only, take step 5, then step 18. Removal of engine hood (step 1) and step 2 to 4 is unnecessary.
1. Remove engine hood and undercover with power tool.
2. Remove strut tower bar.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool.
4. Remove air duct.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Drain engine coolant.
CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
7. Install engine slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning.
8. Remove front suspension member.
9. Remove belt for alternator and power steering pump.
10. Remove alternator.
11. Remove starter motor.
12. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly.
13. Disconnect A/T oil cooler hoses (A/T models), and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt.
14. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube (A/T models).
15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).