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.
If equipped, remove the 4 skid plate bolts and the skid plate.
Remove the bolts and the crossmember.

Fig 1: Removing Crossmember Bolts
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4WD vehicles

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

Fig 2: Positioning 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 3: 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 4: Removing Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
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Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
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Partially lower the front axle assembly.

All vehicles

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

Remove the 16 oil pan bolts and the oil pan, discard the oil pan gasket. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.