Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove left engine to transmission strut.
5. Remove oil pan mounting bolts, pan and one-piece gasket. The engine may have to be raised slightly on 2WD vehicles.






6. Remove the oil pick-up tube assembly. Discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION






1. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier installation and removal with a screwdriver.
2. Install the dowels in the cylinder block at the four corners.






3. Apply small amount of Mopar� Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent at the split lines. The split lines are between the cylinder block, the timing chain cover and the rear crankshaft seal assembly. After the sealant is applied you have 3 minutes to install the gasket and oil pan.
4. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
5. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket. The engine may have to be slightly raised on 2WD vehicles.






6. Install the oil pan bolts Tighten the bolts. Refer to Engine, Specifications, Engine Specifications, Engine Specifications