Oil Pan: Removal
- Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
- Remove dipstick and tube.
- Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
- Remove structural collar from rear of oil pan and transmission housing (Fig 1).
- Disconnect engine oil cooler line from pan.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler line clips.
- Remove oil pan (Fig 2).
- Remove oil pan gasket.
- Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.