Oil Pan: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

2. Remove the 4 bolts and the skidplate.

   All vehicles 

3. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug

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4. Remove the 4 nuts, the 4 bolts and the crossmember.
   Fig 2: Locating Crossmember Nuts And Bolts

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   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

5. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
   Fig 3: Supporting Front Axle Using Hydraulic Jack

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6. NOTE: Rotate the steering column so the pinch bolt for the steering column coupling allows clearance for the isolator bolt.

   Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

   Fig 4: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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7. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
   Fig 5: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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8. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
   Fig 6: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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9. NOTE: Use care when lowering the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

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

   All vehicles 

10. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid cooling tubes rear support bracket aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooling Tubes Rear Support Bracket Mounting Bolt

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11. Remove the starter wiring harness rear support bracket pushpin.
    Fig 8: Locating Starter Wiring Harness Rear Support Bracket Pushpin

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12. Remove the nut and position the starter wiring harness and the transmission fluid cooler tubes aside.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Mounting Nut

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13. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
    Fig 10: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nuts

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14. Remove the 20 bolts, the oil pan and the gasket.
    • Discard the gasket.
15. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Inspect the oil pan. Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the oil pan and engine block with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.