Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the engine starter motor.
5. Remove the flywheel/torque converter housing access cover.
6. Position a jack stand directly under the engine vibration damper.
7. Place a piece of wood (2 x 2) between the jack stand and the engine vibration damper.
8. Remove the engine mount through bolts.
9. Using the jack stand, raise the engine until adequate clearance is obtained to remove the oil pan.
10. Remove the oil pan bolts. Carefully remove the oil pan and gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels
2. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. 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.
Position Of Dowels In Cylinder Block
3. Install two dowels in the timing case cover. Install the other two dowels in the cylinder block.
4. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block and timing case cover.
5. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
