Engine Oil Pan - Removal
REMOVAL - 4X4
NOTE: 4X4 vehicles equipped with a 4.7L engine must have the front axle removed before the oil pan can be removed.
1. Remove the front axle from vehicle.
2. Remove the structural dust cover Structural Dust Cover - Removal using sequence shown.
3. Drain the engine oil and remove oil filter.
NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come out with oil pan.
4. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan.
5. Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube and oil pan gasket from engine.