Oil Pan: Service and Repair

1. Drain engine oil and remove oil dipstick.
2. On V8-318 and V8-360 engines, disconnect crossover pipe from both manifolds. On Sport Utility vehicles, remove the left engine to transmission support only.
3. On all engines, remove the oil pan attaching screws and oil pan.
4. Reverse the procedure to install. Clean the oil pan in solvent and inspect the oil strainer alignment. Use a new pan gasket set and add a drop of sealant 4026070 or equivalent at corners of rubber and cork. Tighten oil pan bolts to specifications.