Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
3. Remove structural collar and torque reaction bracket.
4. Remove bolts attaching oil pan.
5. Remove oil pan.
6. Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply Mopar Engine RTV GEN II at the oil pump to engine block parting line (Fig. 81).





2. Install the oil pan gasket to the block (Fig. 82).
3. Install pan and tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install structural collar and torque reaction bracket.
5. Lower vehicle and fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
6. Connect negative battery cable.