Oil Sump
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The oil sump consists of two parts. The upper section of the oil sump is made from cast aluminum and is sealed to the crankcase with a rubber-coated sheet steel gasket. This section of the oil sump has a cross shaped cut out oil filter element recess. The upper section of the oil sump is inter connected to the oil pump and is sealed with a sealing ring. The double panel (noise insulation) lower section of the oil sump is flanged to the upper section of the oil sump.
- Remove oil sump assembly and oil pump.