Oil Pan
REMOVAL
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the right front splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove bolts (1a) and the flywheel cover (1b).
- Remove the bolts (1a) from the oil pan (1b).
- Use the tool #187071800 (1a) to cut the sealant and remove the oil pan (1b).
- Remove sealant residues from the oil pan flange (1).
- Remove sealant residues from the engine flange (1).
INSTALLATION
- Clean the oil pan and engine block sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.
CAUTION:Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
- Apply Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the oil pan sealing surface. The bead of sealant must be uninterrupted.
- Install the oil pan (1b) and oil pan bolts (1a) hand tight.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in he sequence shown to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the flywheel cover and securely tighten the bolts.
- Install the right front splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.