Titan 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PAN
Oil Pan
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Drain A/T fluid. Refer to See: Fluid - A/T/Service and Repair/Changing A/T Fluid.
2. Remove oil pan clips (1).
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White Arrow Indicates Vehicle front
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Black Arrow Indicates Oil pan bolts
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Drain plug (3)
3. Remove oil pan (2).
4. Remove oil pan gasket.
5. Check for foreign materials in oil pan to help determine cause of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, has some burned smell, or contains
foreign particles then friction material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up.
Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
CAUTION:
If friction material is detected, flush the transmission cooler after repair. Refer to See: Transmission Cooler/Service and Repair/A/T Fluid
Cooler Cleaning.
6. Remove magnets from oil pan.
Installation
1. Install the oil pan magnets as shown.
2. Install the oil pan (2) new oil pan gasket.