Engine Oil Pan - Removal

REMOVAL






NOTE: To aid in oil pan removal, fabricate a pick up alignment tool from a coat hanger.






1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove flywheel inspection cover (1).





4. Remove oil filter (1).
5. Remove fasteners (2) securing A/C line to oil pan.





6. Remove transmission to oil pan fasteners (1,2).





7. Remove oil pan bolts and break RTV loose.

NOTE: Oil pick-up tube must be aligned properly to remove pan.






8. Insert alignment tool (2) in through the oil drain hole and slightly angle it towards the front of the engine.
9. Try to hook oil pump pick-up (1) with alignment tool (2).





10. After hooking the oil pump pick up, move alignment tool (2) so the mark (1) is by the edge of the oil drain hole.
11. Lift oil pan from engine block.

NOTE: Clean and inspect oil pan gasket. The pan gasket can be used again if in good condition. Replace oil pan gasket if the waffle pad area is damaged, or if the inner rubber bead is damaged.