Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
2WD
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Disconnect distributor cap and position away from cowl.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Remove engine mount insulator through bolts.
7. Raise engine by way of oil pan using a block of wood between the jack and oil pan.
8. When engine is high enough, place mount through bolts in the engine mount attaching points on the frame brackets.
9. Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest on the replacement bolts placed in the engine mount frame brackets.
10. Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
4WD
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove front driving axle.
6. Remove both engine mount support brackets.
7. Remove transmission inspection cover.
8. Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
INSTALLATION
2WD
1. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier
installation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 59).