Engine Oil Pan - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

2. Lock the steering wheel with the tires in the straight ahead position.
3. Remove two nuts (2) and reposition the upper radiator hose.
4. Remove the engine oil level indicator tube retaining bolt and remove the indicator tube.





5. Install the Engine Support Fixture 8534B or equivalent.





6. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.
7. Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
8. Remove the oil cooler attaching fastener from the center of oil cooler (1) and reposition the oil cooler.










9. Remove the stabilizer bar Front Stabilizer Bar - Removal.





10. Remove both steering knuckles (3) Front Steering Knuckle - Removal.





11. Remove both shock absorber lower clevis bolts (4).





12. Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).





13. Remove the axle flange bolts (2) and reposition the front propeller shaft.





14. Remove the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear.
15. Remove the coupler (2) from the steering gear and reposition the intermediate shaft (1).





16. Remove the power steering pressure hose mounting bolts (2) from the frame.










17. Remove the vent hose from the front differential case.
18. Loosen the engine mount through bolts (2).










NOTE: Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the engine support cradle.

19. Support the engine cradle (2) with jackstands.
20. Remove the engine cradle support bolts (3) and lower the engine cradle (2) approximately 5 inches.





21. Remove the flex plate access cover (1).










22. Remove the two rear oil pan bolts (3).










23. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts (2) and nuts (3).
24. Remove the oil pan (1).

NOTE: A small amount of oil will remain in the oil pan. Use care when removing the oil pan from the engine.

25. Clean all mating surfaces.