Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
2. Remove right inner splash shield.
3. Remove bolts attaching dust shield to transaxle housing. Remove dust shield.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.

Installation

Oil Pan Sealing:

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

Oil Pan Gasket Installation:

2. Install the oil pan gasket to the block.
3. Install pan and tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Install dust shield.
5. Lower vehicle and fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.