Engine Oil Pan - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (3).
2. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.





4. Remove the belly pan (2).
5. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.






NOTE: Do not remove P/S hoses, tie rod ends or disconnect steering column coupler.

6. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts (1) and position the steering gear (2) aside.





7. Remove the engine mount nuts (1,2).
8. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube from the oil pan.
9. Lower the vehicle.






NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fixture.

10. Install the Engine Lift Fixture (1), Engine Lift Adapter (2) and the Engine Support Fixture (3).
11. Raise the engine to provide clearance to remove the oil pan.






NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. The gasket is integral to engine windage tray and does not come out with oil pan.

NOTE: The horizontal M10 fasteners are 5 mm longer in length, and must be reinstalled in original locations.

12. Remove the M10 fasteners (vertical and horizontal) from the rear of the oil pan to the transmission.
13. Using the sequence shown, the oil pan mounting bolts and remove the oil pan.

NOTE: When the oil pan is removed a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly must be installed, the old gasket cannot be reused.

14. Remove and discard the integral windage tray and gasket.