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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: RalphARoni on December 24, 2019, 06:30:00 PM

Title: Do I really have to move the steering crossbar to get the oil pan out?
Post by: RalphARoni on December 24, 2019, 06:30:00 PM

I worked all day today on my project to replace the gaskets in my oil pan and my front diff. I read the shop manual provided here and also checked some other instructions. I removed the diff and unbolted the pan but I could not maneuver the pan to remove it. It seemed like I would have to remove the crossbar for the steering.I can do that but since that wasn't mentioned figured I'd check first. If I have to I think that removing a large bolt on the passenger side would do it without having to break loose one of the  ball joints. I just need a little room. Advice?

Title: Re: Do I really have to move the steering crossbar to get the oil pan out?
Post by: RalphARoni on December 26, 2019, 01:18:27 PM

I finally figured it out. The front wheels need to be turned to one side which moves the bar forward just enough to get the pan out.