Section 03
ENGINE
Subsection 08
(LUBRICATION SYSTEM)
03-08-4
VMR2004_131_03_08A.FM
Inspection
Check oil filter cover O-ring, change it if necessary.
Check and clean the oil filter inlet and outlet area
for dirt and other contaminations.
1. Inlet bore from the oil pump to the oil filter
2. Outlet bore to the engine oil providing system
Installation
The installation is the opposite of the removal pro-
cedure. Pay attention to the following details.
Apply oil on rubber seal of oil filter to ensure proper
installation.
Install O-ring on oil filter cover.
1. O-ring in place
OIL STRAINER
Removal
Remove:
– engine oil (refer to OIL CHANGE)
– air box (refer to AIR INTAKE SILENCER)
– disconnect unit bolts from engine
– exhaust support bolts
– upper engine support bolts.
Install the lifting engine tool (P/N 529 035 898).
Remove:
– front and rear engine mounting bolts
– front engine mounting bracket
– CVT outlet and inlet hoses
– exhaust nuts
– carburetor from grommet.
Lift engine and disconnect the rear propeller shaft.
Remove:
– screws
no. 11
retaining oil strainer cover
no. 10
1. Oil strainer cover
2. 5 screws
2
R400motr112A
1
1
R400motr113A
2
R400motr114A
1
2
