Pan-Engine Oil: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: 5.7L Engine Appearance Cover

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover (1).

Fig 2: Engine Mount Bolt
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Remove the intake manifold. See REMOVAL .
Raise vehicle.
Remove both left and right side engine mount to frame bolts (3).
Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube from the oil pan.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Engine Support Tool
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Install engine support fixture special tool # 8534 (1). Do not use the third leg.
Raise engine using special tool # 8534 to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the front axle. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Structural Dust Cover
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1 - STRUCTURAL COVER

2 - BOLTS
Remove the structural dust cover (1). See REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Remove/Install Oil Pan To Transmission Bolts
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1 - BOLTS

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.

NOTE: The horizontal M10 fasteners are 5 mm longer in length, and must be reinstalled in original locations.
Remove the M10 fasteners (1) (vertical and horizontal) from the rear of the oil pan to the transmission and engine.

Fig 6: Oil Pan Torque Sequence - 5.7L
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Remove the oil pan mounting bolts using the sequence provided, and oil pan.
NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.
Discard the integral windage tray and gasket and replace.