Oil pan 15 (rice. 224) can be replaced without removing the engine from the vehicle. After draining the oil, a number of simple operations should be performed. The engine must be raised on supports so that the pan can be removed. The sump gasket must be separated from the cylinder block if it was left there when the sump was removed. When installing the oil pan, consider the following:
The shape of the sump was changed in engines starting in 1986.
Use a new gasket, it must not be installed with grease, it must be dry. Pay attention to the correct installation of the gasket.
Tighten the fixing bolts gradually «criss-cross» torque 20 Nm.
In an engine manufactured before 1986, fill in 3.5 liters of oil (with filter change) or 3.0 l (without replacement). In an engine manufactured after 1986, fill with 4.5 liters of oil with a filter change) or 4.0 l (without replacement). For replacement, you can use only oil intended for engines of this type. Remember: high-quality and correctly selected oil is the key to long-term engine operation.
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