Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Caution: Remove the drain plug carefully if the engine is hot, to avoid scalding.

1. Drain the engine oil. Replace the oil filter.
2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. Do not overtighten.
3. Remove flywheel cover or torque converter cover.
4. Remove the retaining nuts and bolts.
5. Carefully pry the oil pan from the block.

NOTE: Do not bend the oil pan.

Oil Pan Installation:

6. Install the oil pan with a new gasket as shown.

Oil Pan Tightening Sequence:

7. Tighten the nuts and bolts as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the nuts and bolts in two steps and torque them in a criss-cross pattern.
Torque: 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft lb)

8. Install flywheel cover or torque converter cover.
9. Fill crankcase with 4.0 qt. oil (includes oil filter capacity).
10. Run engine and inspect for leaks.