Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1208

OIL FILTER LOCATE WRENCH BAND AT OIL FILTER ADAPTER OIL PICK-UP TUBE OIL PAN GASKET OIL PUMP BODY BASE OF FILTER DRAIN PLUG OIL PAN O-RING O-RING O-RING NIPPLE FILTER
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(1) Turn counterclockwise to remove.
(2) To install, lubricate new filter gasket. Check
filter mounting surface. The surface must be smooth,
flat and free of debris or old pieces of rubber. Screw
filter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 21
N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 72 Engine Oil Filter
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
OIL FILTER WRENCH
(2) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to Timing Belt Sys-
tem, in this section.
(3) Remove Oil Pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal in
this section.
(4) Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C4685–C2 (Fig. 73).
(5) Remove oil pick-up tube.
(6) Remove oil pump, (Fig. 74) and front crank-
shaft seal.
Fig. 74 Oil Pump and Tube
2.0L SOHC ENGINE
SPECIAL TOOL 6793
Fig. 73 Crankshaft Sprocket—Removal
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