Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90A Engine Support Fixture Adapter
- J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
3. Disconnect the A/C compressor mounting bolts. Reposition and secure the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Install the J28467-360.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
7. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
8. Disconnect the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
9. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
10. Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Use the J 28467-360 in order to raise the engine.
15. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
16. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement.





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





18. Remove the left oil pan side bolts.





19. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
20. Remove the oil pan.
21. Remove the oil pan gasket.
22. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter





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





3. Install the oil pan.
Install the oil pan retaining bolts. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.





4. Install the left oil pan side bolts. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.





5. Use the J 39505 in order to install the right oil pan side bolts. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.
6. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Use the J 28467-360 in order to lower the engine.
9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Install the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement.
12. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
13. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.





14. Install the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
15. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Remove the J 28467-360 the J 36462-A and the J 28467-90A.
18. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
19. Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement(Right).
20. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
21. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.