Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner.
3. Remove upper fail shroud (V8)
4. Raise vehicle and drain oil pan.
5. Disconnect A.I.R. hose at converter pipe (V8)
6. Disconnect A.I.R. pipe at exhaust manifold (V8)
7. Remove exhaust crossover pipe at manifold and converter.
8. Remove starter.
9. Remove flywheel cover.
10. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at oil pan.
11. Remove engine mount 'through' bolts on V8. Loosen right bolt and remove left on V6.
12. Remove oil pan bolts and lower oil pan. Check that forward crankshaft throw and/or counter balance weight are not extending downward so to block oil pan removal. Turn crankshaft, necessary, to put throw on horizontal plane.
13. Raise engine.
14. Remove oil pan.

Installation

1. Clean sealing surfaces on cylinder case and pan.
2. Check oil pan gasket for damage; replace if necessary.
3. Apply a small amount of 1052751 or equivalent to front and rear corners of oil pan.

NOTICE: Only a small amount of sealant is required. Excessive amounts of sealant may cause a problem with proper sealing of oil pan.

4. Install retaining bolts and torque to 9 N.m (80 lb. in.).
5. Raise engine, if necessary.
6. Lower engine, install mount 'through' bolts and torque to 50 lb. ft. (65 N.m).
7. Install torque converter cover.
8. Install starter.
9. Install exhaust crossover pipe at manifold and converter.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Install fan shroud.
12. Install air cleaner.
13. Fill crankcase with oil.
14. Connect battery negative cable, start engine and check for leaks.