Oil Pan: Service and Repair

The content of this article reflects changes called for in TSB 26-11-96.

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove engine support module.
3. Remove collar from rear of pan and transmission.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent at the oil pump to engine block parting line.





2. Install the oil pan gasket to the block.
3. Install pan and tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).

CAUTION: Torque procedure for the collar must be followed or damage could occur to oil pan or collar.

4. Install the 2 center collar to oil pan bolts. Torque to 3 Nm (30 inch lbs.).
5. Install collar to transmission bolts and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the 2 remaining collar to pan bolts. Starting with the center bolts and working outward torque all 4 bolts to 34 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
7. Install engine support module.