Removal

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover (1).




3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Remove both left and right side engine mount to frame bolts (3).
6. Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
7. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube from the oil pan.
8. Lower the vehicle.




9. Install engine support fixture special tool # 8534 (1). Do not use the third leg.
10. Raise engine using special tool # 8534 to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
11. Raise the vehicle.
12. Remove the front axle.




13. Remove the structural dust cover (1).





NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is integral to engine windage tray and does not come out with oil pan.

NOTE: The horizontal M10 fasteners are 5 mm longer in length, and must be reinstalled in original locations.

14. Remove the M10 fasteners (1) (vertical and horizontal) from the rear of the oil pan to the transmission and engine.




15. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts using the sequence provided, and oil pan.

NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.

16. Discard the integral windage tray and gasket and replace.