Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND PRESSURE VALVE






REMOVAL
1. Battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Coolant recovery bottle.
3. Electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Right front tire and wheel.
6. Inner fender splash shield.
7. Oil filter. Catch the oil in a pan.
8. Oil filter drain shield.
9. Oil cooler pipes.
10. Four bolts holding the oil filter adapter to the front cover.
11. The oil filter adapter, gasket, valve and spring
12. Clean the parts in a suitable solvent. Dry the parts.
13. Clean all of the gasket sealing surfaces.
14. Inspect the following areas:
^ The oil pressure valve and the valve bore for burrs
^ The spring for loss of tension, replace the spring if you are in doubt

INSTALLATION
1. Spring into the front cover.
2. Oil pressure valve into the front cover.
3. Oil filter adapter and a new gasket.
4. Oil filter adapter attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5. Oil cooler pipes.
6. Oil filter.
7. Oil filter drain shield.
8. Inner fender splash shield.
9. Right front tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Electrical connector to the oil pressure sensor.
12. Coolant recovery bottle.
13. Battery ground (negative) cable.
14. Inspect for the following conditions:
^ The oil pressure
^ Proper fluid levels
^ Leaks