Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER

REMOVAL





1. Unscrew the oil filter cap (Fig. 48)
2. Remove clean and inspect cap gasket, replace as necessary.
3. Remove oil filter (Fig. 48).

INSTALLATION
1. Inspect oil filter cap gasket, if all right, lubricate with clean engine oil.
2. Install oil filter.
3. Screw oil filter cap to housing and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 48). Adjust oil level as necessary.

NOTE: When topping off engine oil, only use oil of the same quality grade and SAE classification. Fluid Type Specifications