Oil Pan
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| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oil pan |
| 2 | Oil level gauge |
| 3 | Oil level gauge tube |
| 4 | Sealing washer |
| 5 | Oil pan drain plug |
| 6 | Bolt - Oil pan (20 off) |
The oil pan is cast from aluminum alloy using a High Pressure (HP) die cast process and is located on the underside of the cylinder block. It is sealed to the cylinder block with RTV sealant, located and secured with 14 bolts and 2 shouldered bolts that help locate the oil pan to the block. The oil pan contains the windage tray and the oil level gauge tube. The oil is drained via removal of an oil pan drain plug and washer located on the side of the oil pan.
NOTE:
Use new oil pan drain plug and washer after they are removed.
The front differential is secured to the left side of the oil pan. The front right halfshaft passes through the oil pan and is secured by the halfshaft support bracket which is bolted to the right side of the oil pan.