Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
- Remove the oil filter.
- Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .
- If equipped with AWD, remove the front differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the bolt holding the bracket for the starter wire and the transmission cooler pipes.
- Remove the crankcase position (CKP) sensor wiring harness from the retainer.
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) .
- Remove the transmission cover.
- Remove the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts.
- Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts.
- Remove and discard the engine oil level sensor, if applicable.
- Remove the oil pan bolts and nuts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- 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 .
IMPORTANT:
The low oil level sensor is not reusable. Use a NEW low oil level sensor.