Oil Pan: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support front of vehicle. Drain engine oil. Remove splash guard. It may be necessary to disconnect exhaust pipe at front of muffler. Remove engine mount nuts from underside of crossmember.
- Loosen steering shaft joint assembly upper bolt and remove lower joint bolt. Slide joint assembly upward on steering shaft.
- Loosen fan shroud and remove oil dipstick. Raise engine slightly. DO NOT raise to high or distributor cap may be damaged. Remove left engine mount. Remove front axle crossmember bolts and remove crossmember. 4). Remove support bracket located between rear of oil pan and clutch housing (if equipped). It may be necessary to disconnect hose at power steering reservoir. Remove oil pan bolts. Turn, and lower oil pan to remove.