Oil Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Battery Negative Cable Remote Terminal Location:

1. Disconnect negative cable from remote battery jumper terminal.

Oil Pump:

2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
3. Remove dipstick tube.
4. Remove starter motor. Refer to Starting and Charging for procedure.
5. Remove engine to transaxle struts.

Oil Pan:

6. Remove transaxle inspection cover.
7. Remove oil pan.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Oil pan to cylinder block sealing is provided with Mopar (R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent gasket material. See Form-in-Place Gaskets in Standard Service Procedures.

Oil Pan Sealing:

1. Apply sealant as shown.
2. Install pan and tighten screws to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.).
3. Reverse removal procedure for installation.
4. Install correct amount of new oil.
5. Connect negative cable to battery remote jumper terminal.