Oil Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Figure 70:

1. Disconnect negative cable from remote battery jumper terminal.

Figure 71:

2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
3. Remove drive belt splash shield.
4. Remove engine support module.
5. Remove exhaust cross-under pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold, for procedure.
6. Remove dipstick tube.
7. Remove starter motor.
8. Remove engine to transaxle struts/bending braces.
9. Remove transaxle dust shield.
10. Remove oil pan.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Oil pan to cylinder block sealing is provided with Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent gasket material. See Form-In-Place Gaskets in Engine, Service and Repair, Standard Service Procedures.

Figure 72:

1. Apply sealant as shown.
2. Install pan and tighten screws to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.).
3. Install transaxle dust shield.
4. Install engine to transaxle struts/bending braces.
5. Install exhaust cross-under pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold for procedure.
6. Install starter motor.
7. Install engine support module.
8. Install drive belt splash shield.
9. Inspect and replace dipstick tube O-ring as necessary.
10. Install dipstick tube.
11. Install correct amount of new oil.
12. Connect negative cable to battery remote jumper terminal.