Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Fig. 11 Engine lifting fixture:

1982---83 ALL EXC. EAGLE
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn steering wheel to full left lock.
3. Support engine using a suitable holding fixture.
4. Raise vehicle and support on side sills.
5. Disconnect steering idler arm at side sill.
6. Disconnect engine front support cushions at engine brackets.
7. Loosen sway bar link nuts to end of threads, if equipped.
8. Remove front crossmember to side sill attaching bolts, then pull crossmember down.
9. Remove engine right support bracket from engine.
10. Loosen strut rods at lower control arms; do not remove screws.
11. Remove starter motor.
12. Drain crankcase, then remove oil pan attaching bolts and oil pan.
13. Clean gasket surfaces of oil pan and engine block. Remove all sludge and dirt from oil pan sump.
14. Reverse procedure to install.