Engine mechanics - 1.7L Diesel (LPL, LPV, LUB) (Sump Replacement): Repair Instructions
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra J
- Section
- Engine mechanics - 1.7L Diesel (LPL, LPV, LUB) › Repair Instructions › Sump Replacement
EngineSump Replacement
Oil Pan ReplacementSpecial ToolsEN-37228 Separating ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . Removal Procedure
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| 1. | Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement . |
| 2. | Remove the exhaust particulate filter. Refer to Exhaust Particulate Filter Replacement . |
| 3. | Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug (2). |
| 4. | Remove the oil pan drain plug (2) and the seal ring (1). |
| 5. | Drain the engine oil. |
Note: If reusing the lower oil pan use a NEW oil pan drain plug seal ring. |
| 6. | Install a NEW oil pan drain plug seal ring (1) to the oil pan drain plug (2). |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 7. | Install the oil sump drain plug and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) . |
| 8. | Remove the 15 lower oil pan bolts (2). |
| 9. | Remove the lower oil sump (1), using the EN-37228 separating tool . |
| 10. | Remove the 2 front wheel drive shaft bracket bolts (2) from the front wheel drive shaft bracket (1). |
| 11. | Disconnect the oil level sensor wiring harness plug (1). |
| 12. | Remove the exhaust temperature sensor connector (2) from the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket (1) |
| 13. | Remove the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket bolt (2). |
| 14. | Remove the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket (1). |
| 15. | Remove the 2 wiring harness conduit nuts (2) |
| 16. | Remove the wiring harness conduit (1) from the upper oil pan. |
| 17. | Remove the 10 short upper oil pan bolts (3). |
| 18. | Remove the 2 upper oil pan nuts (4). |
| 19. | Remove the 4 long upper bolts (2). |
| 20. | Remove the upper oil sump (1), using the EN-37228 separating tool . |
Installation Procedure
| 1. | Clean the sealing surfaces. |
| 2. | Apply sealing compound to the upper oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . |
| 3. | Install the upper oil pan (1). |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 4. | Install the 10 short upper oil pan bolts (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) . |
| 5. | Install the 4 long upper oil pan bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) . |
| 6. | Install the 2 upper oil pan nuts (4) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) . |
| 7. | Install the wiring harness conduit (1) from the upper oil pan. |
| 8. | Install the 2 wiring harness conduit nuts (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) . |
| 9. | Install the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket (1). |
| 10. | Install the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 46 N·m (34 lb ft) . |
| 11. | Install the exhaust temperature sensor connector (2) to the exhaust temperature sensor connector bracket (1). |
| 12. | Connect the oil level sensor wiring harness plug (1). |
| 13. | Install the 2 front wheel drive shaft bracket bolts (2) to the front wheel drive shaft bracket (1) and tighten to 58 N·m (43 lb ft) . |
| 14. | Clean the sealing surfaces. |
| 15. | Apply sealing compound to the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . |
| 16. | Install the lower oil pan (1). |
| 17. | Install the 15 lower oil pan bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) . |
| 18. | Install the exhaust particulate filter. Refer to Exhaust Particulate Filter Replacement . |
| 19. | Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement . |
| 20. | Filling the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement . |
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