Oil Pan: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





Fig. 82

1. Disconnect negative cable from remote battery jumper terminal (Fig. 82).





Fig. 83

2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil (Fig. 83).
3. Remove exhaust cross-under pipe. Refer to Exhaust System for procedure.
4. Remove drive belt splash shield.
5. Remove dipstick tube.
6. Remove starter motor.
7. Remove engine to transaxle struts/bending braces.
8. Remove transaxle inspection cover.
9. Remove oil pan.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Oil pan to cylinder block sealing is provided with Mopar RTV GEN II or equivalent gasket material. See Form-In-Place Gaskets in Engine; Service and Repair; Service Procedures.





Fig. 84

1. Apply sealant as shown in (Fig. 84).
2. Install pan and tighten screws to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
3. Install transaxle inspection cover.
4. Install engine to transaxle struts/bending braces.
5. Install exhaust cross-under pipe. Refer to Exhaust System for procedure.
6. Install starter motor. Refer to Starting and Charging for procedure.
7. Install drive belt splash shield.
8. Inspect dipstick tube O-ring and replace as necessary.
9. Install dipstick tube.
10. Install correct amount of engine oil.
11. Connect negative cable to battery remote jumper terminal.