Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-9OA Engine Support Fixture Adapter
- J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine.
3. Install the J 28467-360.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor mounting bolts. Reposition and secure the A/C compressor.
6. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold.
7. Drain the engine oil.
8. Disconnect the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
9. Remove the starter motor.
10. Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan.
11. Loosen the transaxle mount lower nuts.
12. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Use the J 28467-360 in order to raise the engine.
15. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
16. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan.
17. Disconnect the right hand lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
18. Disconnect the right hand outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
19. Remove the right side frame bolts.
20. Loosen the left side frame bolts.





21. Use the J 39505 in order to remove the right oil pan side bolts.





22. Remove the left oil pan side bolts.





23. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
24. Remove the oil pan.
25. Remove the oil pan gasket.
26. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply sealant at the rear main bearing cap and the engine block (1).
2. Install the oil pan gasket.





3. Install the oil pan.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
- Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the left oil pan side bolts.
- Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





6. Use the J 39505 in order to install the right oil pan side bolts.
- Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten the left side frame bolts.
8. Install the right side frame bolts.
9. Connect the right hand lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
10. Connect the right hand outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
11. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to oil pan.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Use the J 28467-360 in order to lower the engine.
14. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
15. Install the transaxle mount lower nuts.
16. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
17. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan.
18. Install the starter motor.





19. Install the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
20. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
21. Install the A/C compressor.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Remove the J 28467-360 the J 36462-A and the J 28467-9OA.
24. Install the engine mount struts to the engine.
25. Fill the engine with new engine oil.
26. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.