Oil Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Battery Negative Cable Remote Terminal Location:

1. Disconnect negative cable from remote battery jumper terminal.

Oil Pan:

2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
3. Remove dipstick tube.
4. Remove starter motor.
5. Remove engine to transaxle struts.
6. Remove transaxle inspection cover.
7. Remove oil pan.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Oil pan to cylinder block sealing is provided with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent gasket material.

Oil Pan Sealing:

1. Apply sealant.
2. Install pan and tighten screws to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.).
3. Reverse removal procedure for installation.
4. Install correct amount of new oil.
5. Connect negative cable to battery remote jumper terminal.