Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Drain oil pan.
4. Remove oil filter element.
5. Position drain pan out of the way.
6. Remove converter assembly.
7. Remove starter motor.
8. Remove converter housing cover.
9. Remove bolts retaining oil pan assembly.
10. Remove oil pan assembly.

Installation

NOTE: When using silicone rubber sealer, assembly must occur within 15 minutes after sealer application. After this time, the sealer may start to set-up, and its sealing effectiveness may be reduced.

1. Clean gasket surfaces on cylinder block, oil pan, and oil pickup tube.
2. Trial fit oil pan to cylinder block. Ensure enough clearance has been provided to allow oil pan to be installed without sealant being scraped off when pan is positioned under engine.
3. Install oil pan assembly.
4. Install oil filter element assembly.
5. Install converter housing cover.
6. Install starter motor.
7. Install converter assembly.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Refill with oil.
10. Connect battery ground cable.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.