Oil Pan Extension
Oil Pan Extension
Removal
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair
4 Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Transmission - 4.2L Installation
5 Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Oil Pan
6 Remove the oil strainer pick-up assembly.
7 Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
8 Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor electrical connector.
9 Remove the oil filter housing.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
10 Detach the right-hand heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector retaining bracket.
11 Detach the engine wiring harness from the oil pan extension.
12 Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
13 Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
14 Remove the transmission bell housing to oil pan retaining bolts.
- Disconnect the engine ground cable.
15 Detach the left-hand HO2S electrical connector retaining bracket.
- Remove the retaining bolt.
16 Detach the wiring harness from the oil pan.
17 Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
18 Remove the two lower bolts from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor bracket.
19 Remove the oil pan extension.
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NOTE:
Use only a plastic scraper when removing old gasket material.
NOTE:
Clean all the mating faces and reusable parts thoroughly and check for damage.
Apply a continuous bead of RTV sealant (Loctite 5699) 3 mm diameter, around the flange as indicated.
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NOTE:
It is important that the oil pan extension is bolted to the bedplate within 20 minutes of applying the RTV sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of RTV sealant ( Loctite 5699 ) 2 mm diameter, around the diverter valve flange as indicated.
Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2 Tighten to 21 Nm.
3 Tighten to 10 Nm.
4 Tighten to 10 Nm.
5 Tighten to 48 Nm.
6 Tighten to 10 Nm.
7 Tighten to 10 Nm.
8 Tighten to 12 Nm.
9 Tighten to 21 Nm.
10 Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.