Oil Pan: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove engine appearance cover, then air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Install suitable lifting eyes to engine, then install suitable engine support frame and lift engine sufficiently to relieve tension on mounts.

CAUTION: Do not lift engine too high as lines and wiring may be damaged.

4. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel assemblies.
5. Remove motor mount though bolts
6. Prepare subframe for lowering by disconnecting all engine wiring and equipment clipped or attached.
7. Mark steering shaft coupling for later alignment, then disconnect at pinch bolt.
8. Support front suspension lower control arms with suitable jacks.
9. Disconnect lower control arms from shock strut, then lower jacks to allow control arms to hang freely.
10. Place suitable jack under subframe, positioned to allow subframe to be lowered and motor mounts to be accessed.
11. Remove subframe mounting bolts, then lower subframe.
12. Remove oil pan retaining bolts, then oil pan. Discard gaskets.
13. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure all mating surfaces are clean and free of scratches and gouges.
b. Apply a small amount of a suitable silicone sealer at joint of block and front cover and rear seal retainer.

Fig. 36 Oil Pan Tightening Sequence:

c. Tighten pan bolts to 15-22 ft lb in sequence.