Spark

Sump Replacement

1. Open the bonnet.
2. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Place collecting basin underneath.
4. Remove the oil drain bolt.
5. Collect the engine oil.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
7. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
9. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
10. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .
11. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .



12. Remove the 3 housing lower plate bolts from the transmission.
13. Remove the transmission housing lower plate.




Note: Remove the sump evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.

14. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (2), 2 nuts (1) and remove the oil pan (3).

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.



2. Apply an approximately 3.5 mm (0.14 in) thick bead of oil pan sealant to the joints (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.





Note: The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 minutes.

3. Install the 16 oil sump bolts (2), 2 nuts (1) to the oil sump (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



4. Install the transmission housing lower plate.
5. Install the 3 housing lower plate bolts to the transmission and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .
7. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .

Note: Inspect the engine oil level and correct if necessary.

10. Refill the collected engine oil.
11. Close the bonnet.