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Oil Pan

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Fig 1: Engine Support Tool
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Install engine support fixture (1) special tool # 8534. Do not raise engine at this time. 
    Fig 2: Engine Mount Bolt
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  3. Loosen both left and right side engine mount through bolts (3). Do not remove bolts.
    Fig 3: Structural Cover
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  4. Remove the structural dust cover.
  5. Drain engine oil.
    Fig 4: Engine Support Tool
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    CAUTION: Only raise the engine enough to provide clearance for oil pan removal. Check for proper clearance at fan shroud to fan and cowl to intake manifold.
  6. Raise engine using special tool (1) # 8534 to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  7. Remove the front axle. Refer to REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is integral to engine windage tray and does not come out with oil pan.
  8. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan.
  9. Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube.
  10. Inspect the integral windage tray and gasket and replace as needed.
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