Engine Block Plug Removal

Tools Required 

J 41712  Oil Pressure Switch Socket

1. Remove the transmission locator pins, if required.
   Fig 1: Transmission Locator Pins

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2. Remove the S type pin, and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing, if required.
   Fig 2: S Type Pin

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3. Remove the expansion cup plug from the camshaft rear bearing hole.
   Fig 3: Expansion Cup Plug

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4. Remove the engine oil pressure gage sensor using the J 41712  .
   Fig 4: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor Using J 41712

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5. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor gage sensor fitting.
   Fig 5: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Gage Sensor Fitting

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6. Remove the engine block oil gallery plugs from the rear of the engine block and discard.
   Fig 6: Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs (Rear)

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7. Remove the left side rear and left rear top engine block oil gallery plugs.
   Fig 7: Left Side Rear & Left Rear Top Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs

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8. Remove the engine block oil gallery plugs from the front of the engine block and discard.

   Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes in order to drive out the front engine block oil gallery plugs.

   Fig 8: Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs (Front)

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9. Remove the engine block core hole plugs.
   1. 9.1. Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plug into the coolant jacket.
   2. 9.2. Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plug from the coolant jacket.
   3. 9.3. Discard the engine block core hole plug.
   Fig 9: Engine Block Core Hole Plugs

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