Oil Pan: Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Remove engine undercover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL .
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine oil on drive belt.
Remove 3rd crossmember assembly.
Remove lower joint shaft pinch bolt at steering gear. Refer to STEERING COLUMN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove steering gear bolts. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove oil pan with the following procedure:
1. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in illustration with power tool. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube bracket (A/T models).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Loosening Sequence
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
2. Insert Tool between the oil pan and the cylinder block and remove oil pan.
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Tool Between Oil Pan And Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  
  Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
  - Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
  NOTE: Tap (1) Tool to insert it and then slide (2) it by tapping on the side of the Tool as shown in illustration.