Genuine Mazda MX-5 Miata Oil Pan

Mazda MX-5 Miata Oil Pan Parts and Q&A

• Oil Pan
  LFE2-10-400D
  Q: Is removing the oil pan a challenging task due to limited clearance between the oil pan and crossmember on Mazda MX-5 Miata?

  A:

  The replacement of the oil pan is also not an easy operation because of the lack of space between the oil pan and crossmember and requires the crossmember be disconnected and lowered. Start by removing the negative battery cable and emptying the oil in the engine. Take out the under cover on the front of the vehicle, remove the steering column on the steering gear and remove the dipstick and dipstick tube. Lift the engine and take out the engine mounting nuts and lift the engine a little higher. Use heavy-duty jack to secure the vehicle and the front crossmember and then remove the crossmember nuts/ bolts and lower the crossmember to provide a clearance. Take out the oil pan-to-transmission and oil pan-to-engine bolts and then use caution when prying off the oil pan in case it is stuck without breaking the mating surfaces. Disassemble the oil strainer of the Oil Pump, and take off the baffle. Installation requires cleaning of all mating surfaces and examining the state of the oil strainer and oil pan flange. Use silicone sealant on the baffle and fit then the oil strainer and a new gasket. Install the new gaskets to the body of the oil pump and the rear cover using RTV sealant. Use RTV sealant around the flange on the oil pan and align the oil pan in place tightening the bolts one at a time. As a rule, after the RTV sealant, wait about 12 hours then put in the oil and replace the oil filter. Once the sealant is dry, start the engine and test against oil leakage. The 2006 and beyond models require the removal of the engine cover, emptying of the engine oil and the battery and battery tray. Loose air filter housing, drive belt, strut bar and disconnect wiring harnesses. Disconnect the mounting bracket of the power steering pump without cutting the hoses and lift up the vehicle and take out the front tires. Disassemble the oil filter, crankshaft position sensor, timing chain cover, and under-cover plate bolts and lift the engine a slight bit. Slacken and loosen gradually the oil pan bolts, then carefully remove the oil pan, by the aid of a rubber mallet, when needed. Wipe and wipe the mating surfaces with clean and greasy material and apply the RTV sealant to the flange of the oil pan and fit the oil pan. Install the bolts on the oil pan in order, put the transverse member and under-cover plate back in place as well as reverse order re-installation, making sure to properly install the crankshaft position sensor.