Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove air cleaner outlet tube assembly by unclipping air cleaner clamp, loosening hose clamp at outlet tube, disconnecting intake air temperature
(IAT) sensor and mass air flow (MAF) sensor connectors, and crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Remove oil level indicator fan shroud retaining bolts. Position shroud over fan blade.
4. Remove radiator support bolts. Raise and secure radiator to front core support.
5. Remove engine mount nuts from studs.
6. Unclip 42-pin connector from bracket and position it aside.
7. Install suitable lifting brackets to left and right exhaust manifolds. Attach Rotunda Engine Lifting Sling 014-00036 (or equivalent) to lifting
brackets. With a suitable lifting device raise engine approximately 50.8 mm (2 in). Install wood blocks between engine mounts and support
brackets. Remove lifting device.
8. Raise vehicle on hoist.
9. Drain the oil.
10. Remove transmission insulator retaining nuts and install a jack stand to extension housing. Raise transmission about 25.4-101.6mm (1-4 in) to
gain access for removal of oil pan.
11. Remove transmission inspection cover.
12. Remove starter motor splash shield.
13. Remove starter motor retaining bolts and secure starter aside.
14. If equipped, disconnect and remove low oil level sensor.
Note: Oil pan fits tightly between transmission spacer plate and oil pump pickup tube. Use care when removing pan to avoid damaging either part.
15. Remove oil pan bolts and lower pan.
16. Remove oil pump retaining bolts. Lower and twist pump to allow the oil pan to lower completely. Remove the pump and pan assembly from
vehicle.
17. Remove and discard oil pan gasket.
18. Clean the oil pan mating surface.
Installation
