Lower Oil Pan
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL
, PLATE, SKID, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL
, PLATE, SKID, FUEL TANK, REMOVAL
, PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL
and PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
- Remove twelve bolts (1), two nuts (3) and two studs (2) from the flange of the lower oil pan.CAUTION:
Do not pry on the lower oil pan flange. There are no designated pry points for lower oil pan removal. Prying on only one or a few locations could bend the flange and damage the pan.
- Using a gasket scraper or equivalent, loosen the seal around the lower oil pan in order to shear the sealant bond and remove the pan.
- Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans and clean the mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .