Oil Pan Removal Procedure

[Huw Powell]

> I supported the 4 cylinder engine from above and loosened the
> subframe bolts.  I removed all the oil pan bolts except the rear two
> which appear to be recessed into the bell housing.  I had hoped that
> they were missing but unfortunately I can't seem to pull the oil pan
> free.  Any suggestions short of pulling the engine?

rotate the flywheel (turn the engine with a big wrench/socket by the
bolt in the front of the crankshaft) and you should find two
appropriately spaced slots, in the flywheel, giving you access to them.

That's how the 5-cyl is set up, anyway.

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Huw Powell

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