Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery and remove engine oil dipstick.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
3. Remove bending brace to transaxle attaching bolt.
4. Remove bolts attaching dust cover to transaxle housing. Lower dust cover to gain access to oil pan bolts.
5. Remove oil pan screws and remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
Oil Pan Sealing
1. Clean surfaces and apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent, at the parting line of the chain case cover
and the rear seal retainer.
Oil Pan Gasket Installation
2. Use a new pan gasket.
3. Install pan and tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install dust shield and bending brace to transaxle housing.
5. Lower vehicle and install oil dipstick.
6. Connect negative cable to battery.
7. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
