Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PAN REMOVAL - 2WD1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Disconnect distributor cap and position away from cowl.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Remove engine mount insulator through bolts.
7. Raise engine by way of oil pan using a block of wood between the jack and oil pan.
8. When engine is high enough, place mount through bolts in the engine mount attaching points on the frame brackets.
9. Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest on the replacement bolts placed in the engine mount frame brackets.
10. Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
CLEANING
1. Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
2. Trim or remove excess sealant film in the rear main cap oil pan gasket groove. DO NOT remove the sealant inside the rear main cap slots.
3. If present, trim excess sealant from inside the engine.
4. Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Clean oil screen and pipe thoroughly in clean solvent. Inspect condition of screen.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or damaged threads. Repair as necessary.
2. Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distortion. Straighten flange, if necessary.
INSTALLATION - 2WD
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 (Fig. 59).
2. Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Fig. 60).
3. Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
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.
6. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (215 in. lbs.) torque.
7. Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 Nm (215 in. lbs.) torque.
8. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Raise engine by way of oil pan with a wood block placed between jack and oil pan.
10. Remove temporary bolts from frame brackets and lower engine. Install mount insulator through bolts and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Connect the distributor cap.
13. Install dipstick.
14. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
15. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.