ENGINE OIL FILTER
Lubrication
8. Engine Oil Filter
S178585
A: REMOVAL
S178585A18
1) Remove under cover.
2) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH - Non-Turbo model
- Turbo model
B: INSTALLATION
S178585A11
1) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
2) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careÂful not to damage seal rubber.
3) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) after the seal rubber contacts the oil pump case. Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
C: INSPECTION
S178585A10
1) After installing oil filter, run engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necesÂsary.
2) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to LU-10, INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>
LU-24