Oil Pan: Removal
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING . Remove coolant reservoir. Support engine from above with Engine Support Fixture and Adapters (J-28467-A, J-28467-90 and J-36462). Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Drain crankcase.
- Remove steering gear (leave hoses attached), and position it aside. Separate ball joints from control arms. Remove power steering cooler line clamps at frame. Remove engine mount nuts at engine cradle (engine cradle consists of engine mounting and suspension support frame).
- Put an adjustable jack under engine cradle. Remove engine cradle bolts. Lower engine cradle. Remove oil filter and engine oil cooler assembly. Remove engine oil level sensor. Remove starter. Remove flexplate/flywheel cover. Remove oil pan nuts and bolts. Remove oil pan and gasket.