Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Tools Required

J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter


Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture) .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (LNJ) Compressor Replacement (LY7) .




5. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).
6. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
7. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LNJ) Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) .
8. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the transfer case . Refer to Transfer Case Replacement
9. If equipped with front wheel drive (FWD), remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
10. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Service and Repair) .




11. Remove the oil pan side bolts.
12. Remove the oil pan sealing surface bolts.
13. Remove the oil pan.
14. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.



Installation Procedure






Important: Provided the rear main bearing cap and engine front cover have not been removed and provided the sealant on either side of the rear main bearing cap and engine front cover has not been disturbed, it may not be necessary to apply additional sealant in these locations.


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




2. Install the oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pan.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the oil pan flange bolts.

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

5. Install the oil pan side bolts.

Using J 39505 torque the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Install a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. If equipped with FWD, install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
8. If equipped with AWD, install the transfer case . Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
9. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LNJ) Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) .




10. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
11. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).

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

12. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (LNJ) Compressor Replacement (LY7) .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the engine support fixture.
15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
16. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations , and Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions) .