Removal & Installation: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove engine oil dipstick and tube.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
- Remove structural collar.
- Remove exhaust cross-under pipe.
- Remove torque converter housing cover.
- Remove lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.CAUTION: Assure removal of the two bolts attaching the timing cover to the oil pan, as damage to the timing cover and/or oil pan may occur.
- Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket.