Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Tools Required

J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine mount struts.
3. Install the engine support fixture.
4. Remove the catalytic converter.
5. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
6. Drain the crankcase.
7. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
8. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
9. Remove the right front splash shield.
10. Remove the accessory drive belt.




11. Remove the oil filter adapter.
12. Remove the starter.




13. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor nut and bolt.




14. Remove the A/C compressor rear bolt and position the compressor aside.




15. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
16. Remove the engine harness clips from the oil pan and the transaxle brace.




17. Remove the front transaxle brace to engine bolts and the brace.




18. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
19. Loosen the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.




20. Remove the rear transaxle brace to engine/oil pan bolts.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Using the engine support fixture, raise the engine.
23. Raise the engine.




24. Remove the engine mount bracket bolts.
25. Remove the engine mount and bracket.




26. Using the J 39505, remove the right side oil pan side bolts.
27. Remove the left side oil pan side bolts (1).
28. Remove the oil pan bolts (2).
29. Remove the oil pan.
30. Remove the oil pan gasket.
31. Clean the following items:

* The oil pan flanges
* The oil pan rail
* The front cover
* The rear main bearing cap
* The threaded holes

Installation Procedure




1. Apply sealer to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1). Press the sealer into the gap using a putty knife. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.




2. Install a NEW oil pan gasket.
3. Position the oil pan to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the oil pan bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the left side oil pan side bolts (1).
6. Using the J 39505, install the right side oil pan side bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




7. Position the engine mount and bracket to the oil pan.
8. Install the engine mount bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Using the engine support fixture, lower the engine.
11. Raise the vehicle.
12. Install the rear transaxle brace to engine/oil pan bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).




13. Install the engine mount lower nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

14. Tighten the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.




15. Install the front transaxle brace and the brace to engine bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).




16. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
17. Install the engine harness clips to the oil pan and the transaxle brace.




18. Position the A/C compressor, and install the A/C compressor nut and bolt.

Tighten the bolt/nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




19. Install the A/C compressor rear bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




20. Install the starter.
21. Install the oil filter adapter.
22. Install the accessory drive belt.
23. Install the right front splash shield.
24. Install the right front tire and wheel.
25. Install the catalytic converter.
26. Lower the vehicle.
27. Remove the engine support fixture.
28. Install the engine mount struts.
29. Fill the crankcase with new engine oil.
30. Connect the negative battery cable.