- 1). Remove the four front skid-plate bolts holding the front skid plate, using a ratchet and socket. Remove the skid plate.
- 2). Pull the plastic splash shield away from the vehicle, loosening the retaining clips. Remove the splash shield.
- 3). Place an oil drain container under the oil pan. Loosen the drain fitting with a wrench until oil drains from the pan. When oil is done draining, tighten the drain fitting.
- 4). Disconnect the electrical connections running to the starter motor. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts with a ratchet and socket, then remove the starter motor.
- 5). Remove the oxygen sensor socket from the exhaust pipe, using a wrench.
- 6). Remove the exhaust manifold bolts where the exhaust meets the manifold on both sides, using a ratchet and socket,
- 7). Place an automotive jack under the transmission to support it. Remove the pressure on the transmission crossmember.
- 8). Remove the bolts that hold the transmission crossmember in place, using a ratchet and socket. Then remove the crossmember. Once removed, the exhaust will hang down, allowing enough room to remove the oil pan.
- 9). Disconnect the oil level sensor and the nut retaining the transmission cooling lines, using a wrench.
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Remove the oil pan bolts with a ratchet and socket, then remove the oil pan and gasket. - 11
Clean the mounting surfaces of the new oil pan and engine block. - 12
Place a coat of RTV sealer on the engine block where the pan will meet the rear main cap. - 13
Place the new gasket on the pan and push the new oil pan into place. Finger tighten the oil pan mounting bolts to hold it in place. Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench to 18 ft-lbs. - 14
Connect the oil level sensor and the nut retaining the transmission cooling lines, using a wrench. - 15
Place the exhaust back into position and replace the transmission crossmember bolts and crossmember with a ratchet and socket. - 16
Remove the automotive jack supporting the transmission. - 17
Connect the exhaust back to both sides of the manifold, tightening the bolts with a torque wrench to 20 ft-lbs. - 18
Attach the oxygen sensor socket to the exhaust pipe with a wrench. - 19
Replace the starter motor by installing the starter motor mounting bolts with a ratchet and socket. Connect the electrical connections to the starter motor that were disconnected during removal. - 20
Push the retaining clips on the plastic splash shield into the appropriate retaining clip holes. - 21
Replace the front skid plate by replacing the four front skid plate bolts with a ratchet and socket. - 22
Fill the engine with 5 quarts of oil. Make sure to check the level on the dipstick to find the exact level when filling.
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