Pan, Oil: Removal
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- Disconnect and isolate both of the negative battery cables.
- Remove the engine oil dipstick (2).
- Remove the bolts (1) and the engine cover (3).
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 6.7L .
- Remove the bolt securing upper radiator hose support bracket.
- If equipped, remove the left generator and mounting brackets. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
- Install the (special tool #10474, Brackets, Engine Lifting) and securely tighten bolts.
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Install Driveline Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Loosen the right and left engine mount bolts.
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Use the Driveline Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) to raise engine out of the front mounts.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the retainers and the oil drip tray (1).
- If necessary, remove the brake line retaining (2) and slightly bend the tap (1) down to allow for clearance.CAUTION:
The oil pan flange can be damaged if a prybar or screwdriver is used.
- Remove the oil pan bolts (5), break the pan to block seal. Using the edge of a putty knife or utility blade, cut the seal, trying not to bend the oil pan flange, then lower pan slightly.
- Remove the oil suction tube bolts (1 and 3) and lower the suction tube (4) into oil pan (6).
- Remove the oil pan (6) and gasket (7).