Lower Oil Pan

Removal & Installation

To Remove:

1. Remove the drain plug.
2. Remove the drain plug gasket.
3. Remove the lower oil pan and bolts then put a wooden block against the lower oil pan as shown in illustration and remove by tapping with a hammer.

CAUTION
Do not use an oil pan remover tool (MD998727) because it can damage the Upper Oil Pan.

To Install:

1. To install the lower oil pan and bolts, follow these steps:
   • Step 1: Remove sealant from oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
   • Step 2: Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating surface.
   • Step 3: Apply a .157 in (4 mm) diameter bead of sealant (Mitsubishi Genuine #MD970389 or equivalent) to the oil pump case. Install the oil pan within 15 minutes, while the sealant is still wet.
   • Step 4: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil and Coolant for about 1 hour.

   Lower oil pan torque sequence

2. Install the drain plug and gasket as shown. Tighten the drain plug to 29 ft-lb (39 Nm).