Pan, Oil: Cleaning: Cleaning

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Clean the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application. All surfaces that seal with RTV must be oil and contamination free to ensure proper adhesion of the RTV to the mating surface to prevent leaks.

Fig 1: Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant Locations

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

WK upper oil pan shown in illustration, JK upper oil pan similar.

Fig 2: Oil Pan RTV Sealant

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Clean the oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
CAUTION:
Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.
Remove all residual sealant (1) from the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .