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Sump Replacement - 1.4L LUH and LUJ

Special Tools

EN-49980 Guidance Pins

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Open the bonnet.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
4. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ → 1.6L LXT,L2W → 1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW → 2.0L Diesel LLW .
5. Remove the warm up three way catalytic converter. Refer to Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ .



6. Remove the 3 transmission to oil sump bolts (1).



7. Remove the 16 oil sump bolts (1).




Caution: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.

8. Position a prying tool to the area (1) shown, and gently pry the oil sump loose.



9. Remove the sump.

1. Clean the sealing surface of crankshaft bearing cap tie plate and the groove in the engine front cover from old gasket material, oil, dirt and grease.
2. If the sump is being reused, refer to Sump Cleaning and Inspection .



3. Install the 2 EN-49980 pins (1) to the shown oil sump screw bores.




Note: Refer to electronic parts catalogue to find a suitable sealing compound.

Note: The sealing bead should be applied close to the inner edge of the oil sump. Take care that the oil suction gallery (4) will not get contaminated with sealing compound or dirt.

4. Apply sealing compound to the oil sump. The thickness of the sealing bead (3) should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
5. Apply sealing compound to the groove of the engine front cover (1).

Note: The complete installation procedure of the oil sump should be done in 10 minutes.

6. Apply sealing compound around the screw bore (2) of the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate.




Caution: Use care when installing the oil pan to prevent disruption of the sealing bead. The sealing bead should remain consistent until the oil pan is mated with the engine. An inconsistent sealing bead can cause an insufficient seal and result in engine damage.

7. Carefully install the oil sump. Use the following procedure:

7.1.	Lay the oil sump on drive train and front suspension frame.

7.2.	Hang in the oil sump to crankshaft balancer (1).

7.3.	Guide the oil sump with the 2 EN-49980 pins (2) and the equivalent screw bores to the engine.

7.4.	Secure the oil sump with 4 oil sump bolts.

7.5.	Remove the 2 EN-49980 pins.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7.6.	Install the remaining 12 sump bolts and hand tighten to about 2 N·m (18 lb in).





7.7.	Install the 3 transmission to oil sump bolts (1) and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

7.8.	Tighten the 16 oil sump bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Install the warm up three way catalytic converter. Refer to Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ .
9. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ → 1.6L LXT,L2W → 1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW → 2.0L Diesel LLW .
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Fill engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
12. Close the bonnet.