Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Remove the oil level indicator.
Remove the front differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
Remove the transmission cover.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
Remove the remote oil filter pipe adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .

Fig 1: Transmission Cover & Bolts
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Remove the bolt holding the remote oil filter inlet and outlet hose clip to the oil pan

Fig 2: Remote Oil Filter Inlet & Outlet Hose Clip Bolt
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Remove the stud holding the bracket for the starter wire harness and if equipped, the transmission oil cooler pipes.

Fig 3: Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes, Starter Wire Harness Bracket & Stud
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Remove the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts.

Fig 4: Access Plugs
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Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts (automatic transmission shown).

Fig 5: Transmission To Oil Pan Bolts
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Important: The low oil level sensor is not reusable. Use a NEW low oil sensor.
Remove and discard the engine oil level sensor (if applicable).

Fig 6: Engine Oil Level Sensor
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Remove the oil pan bolts and nuts.

Fig 7: Oil Pan Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the oil pan

Fig 8: Oil Pan
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Remove the oil pan gasket.
Discard the oil pan gasket.
Clean all sealing surfaces on the engine and the oil pan Refer to OIL PAN CLEANING AND INSPECTION .

Fig 9: Oil Pan Gasket
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