Oil pick-up strainer

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6

12-3-50 REPAIRS

Filter - engine oil 

$% 12.60.04

Remove

1. Raise vehicle on a 4 post ramp.
2. Remove underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

3. Place suitable container under oil filter to collect 

spillage.

4. Using strap wrench, remove and discard oil 

filter.

WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact 
with used engine oil. Used engine oil 
contains potentially harmful contaminants 
which may cause skin cancer or other 
serious skin disorders.

Refit

1. Clean oil filter mating face.
2. Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean 

engine oil.

3. Lubricate new oil filter sealing ring with clean 

engine oil.

4. Fit new oil filter and tighten by hand until it 

seats, then tighten a further half turn.

5. Remove oil container from underneath of 

engine.

6. Fit underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Start and run engine and check for leaks.
9. Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil 

level. Top up if necessary.
 

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 MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, 

Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

Oil pick-up strainer

$% 12.60.20

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove engine sump.

 

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 ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 

Sump - reseal.

3. Remove bolt and remove oil pick-up strainer. 

Remove and discard 'O' ring.

Refit

1. Clean oil pick-up strainer and mating face.
2. Remove all traces of sealant from oil strainer 

bolt hole and bolt threads.

CAUTION: Do not use a tap.

3. Lubricate new 'O' ring with clean engine oil and 

fit to pick-up strainer.

CAUTION: Ensure 'O' ring, Part No. 
LYX000210L is fitted.

4. Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads 

of oil pick-up strainer retaining bolt.

5. Position oil pick-up strainer, fit and tighten bolt 

to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).

6. Fit engine sump.

 

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 ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 

Sump - reseal.

7. Connect battery earth lead.

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