Upper - 2WD

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.

Secure the steering wheel in the centered position.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.

Fig 1: Lower Coupling At Gear
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Separate the lower steering intermediate shaft coupler (1) from the steering gear (2).

Fig 2: Coolant Heater Tubes-To-Cylinder Head Bolts And Oil Indicator
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Remove the oil indicator (2) and position aside.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If equipped, remove the front skid plate and the front suspension skid plate (Refer to FRAME AND BUMPERS/ UNDER BODY PROTECTION ).

Fig 3: Electronic Power Steering Gear Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the electronic power steering gear electrical connector (1).

Fig 4: Electronic Power Steering Bolts
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Remove the electronic power steering bolts (1).
NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.

Fig 5: Lower Oil Pan & Fasteners
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Drain the engine oil. Refer to LUBRICATION/OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the lower oil pan bolts (1) and nuts (3).

Fig 6: Transmission Cooler Line Retainer
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Separate the transmission cooler line retainer (1) from the oil pan flange.

Fig 7: Rubber Plugs
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Remove two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.

Fig 8: Rear Oil Seal Retainer Flange Bolts
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CAUTION:
There are two hidden M6 bolts that must be removed from the rear of the upper oil pan flange. If these bolts are not removed, the rear oil seal retainer flange will be severely damaged.
Remove two M6 bolts (1) from the rear oil seal retainer flange.

Fig 9: Transmission-To-Engine Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1).

Fig 10: Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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Remove nineteen M8 oil pan mounting bolts (1).

Fig 11: Pry Points
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Using the four indicated pry points in illustration, carefully remove the upper oil pan.
Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .