QuestionI am trying to replace the oil pan gasket, but having a hard time reaching all of the bolts, do I need to remove the motor mount to get to them and if so what is the safest way to do this?
AnswerOIL PAN
REMOVAL
Drain engine oil.
Remove front engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount - Front, in this section for procedures.
Remove powertrain bending strut.
Remove structural collar from oil pan to transaxle Structural Collar - Removal and Installation
Remove transaxle lower dust cover.
If equipped with air conditioning, remove oil filter and adaptor. Refer to procedures in this section.
Remove oil pan.
Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
Apply Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent at the oil pump to engine block parting line Oil Pan Sealing
Install a new oil pan gasket to pan.
Install pan and tighten screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
Install oil filter and adaptor.
Install transaxle lower dust cover.
Install powertrain bending strut.
Install front engine mount and bracket
CAUTION: The torque procedure for the structural collar must be followed, as damage to oil pan or collar could occur.
Install the structural collar Structural Collar - Removal and Installation using the following 3 step torque sequence:
Step 1: Install the collar to oil pan bolts and tighten to 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.)
Step 2: Install collar to transaxle bolts and tighten to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: Final torque the collar to oil pan bolts to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
