Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the 4 bolts and the frame crossmember.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Frame Crossmember
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Detach the starter wiring harness support bracket.

Fig 2: Detaching Starter Wiring Harness Support Bracket
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4WD vehicles

Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.

Fig 3: Positioning A Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle
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NOTE: Rotate the steering column so the pinch bolt for the steering column coupling allows clearance for the isolator bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
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Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
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CAUTION: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

Fig 7: Lowering Axle To Allow Clearance For Oil Pan To Be Removed

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Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

All vehicles

NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts, Oil Pan And Gaskets

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Remove the 16 bolts, the oil pan and the gaskets.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
- If damaged, discard the oil pan gasket and the oil pan-to-oil pump gaskets.