Pan, Oil: Removal: AWD

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Lift the engine cover retaining grommets off the ball studs and remove the engine cover (1).

Fig 2: Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Electrical Connector, Air Inlet Hose Assembly & Fasteners
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
Loosen the clamp (2) at the throttle body.
Loosen the clamp (3) at the air cleaner housing.
Lift the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet off the ball stud (4).
Remove the air inlet hose assembly (5).

Fig 3: Heater Core Inlet Tube, Oil Level Indicator & Bolts
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Remove two bolts (3) from the heater core inlet tube (4) and reposition the tube.
Remove the bolt (1) and remove the oil level indicator (2).

Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Front Axle
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Remove the front axle assembly (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Stabilizer Bar Bushing & Retainer
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Remove the front stabilizer bar with isolators and retainers. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 7: Steering Coupling
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Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling pinch bolt (1) from the lower intermediate shaft (2). Separate the lower intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear shaft (3).

Fig 8: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Remove the steering gear upper mounting bolt (4) and nut.
Remove the steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3) and reposition the steering gear (1).

Fig 9: Bolt & Transmission Cooling Lines
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Remove the bolt (1) and reposition the transmission cooling lines (2).

Fig 10: Crossmember & Bolts (AWD)
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Remove the two bolts (2) from the rear engine mount isolator.
Using a suitable jack stand and a block of wood positioned under the transfer case, raise the rear of the engine.

Fig 11: Transmission-To-Engine Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1).

Fig 12: Rubber Plugs
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Remove the two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.

Fig 13: Rear Oil Seal Retainer Flange Bolts
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NOTE:
Illustration shown with transmission removed for clarity.

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

Fig 15: Oil Pan Pry Points
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Using the four indicated pry points, carefully remove the oil pan.
Remove all residual sealant from the oil pan, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Cleaning .