Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Pan - Removal
4X2
1. Drain the cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the upper fan shroud.
3. Remove the throttle body resonator and air inlet hose.
4. Remove the intake manifold See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Intake Manifold - Removal.
5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds.
7. Remove the structural dust cover See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Structural Dust Cover - Removal.
8. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
9. Position a suitable jack under engine.
10. Remove both left and right side engine mount through bolts.
11. Raise engine to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
12. Place blocks of wood between engine brackets and lower mounts to provide stability to engine.
NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come out with oil pan.
13. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan.
