Lower Oil Pan Replacement

Lower Oil Pan Replacement

Special Tools

J-37228 - Seal Cutter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension crossmember. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (1500 Series) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (2500/3500 Series) .

2. If equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .

3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.





4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the oil level sensor (2).





5. Remove the lower oil pan bolts (3) and nuts (2).

Note:
Do not damage the sealing surfaces when separating the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.

6. Separate the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan using J-37228 - cutter.

7. Remove the lower oil pan (1).

8. If necessary, clean and inspect the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Lower Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Installation Procedure





1. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.079-0.118 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) high bead of sealant to the lower oil pan mating surface. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.





2. Install the lower oil pan (1).

3. Install the lower oil pan nuts (2) and bolts (3).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts and nuts (1) in sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





5. Connect the oil level sensor (1).

6. Install the drivetrain and front suspension crossmember. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (1500 Series) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (2500/3500 Series) .

7. If equipped, install the oil pan skid plate. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .

8. Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.