Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Right front engine mount. 2 wheel drive models
Fig. 2 Left front engine mount. 2 wheel drive models
2 WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove oil dipstick, then disconnect distributor cap and position aside.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Drain oil from engine, then remove exhaust crossover.
5. Loosen side engine mount bolts.
6. Using suitable jack and block of wood positioned at oil pan, carefully and slightly raise engine assembly. Remove side engine mount bolts.
7. When the engine is high enough, place bolts (similar to engine mount bolts removed) in the engine mount attaching points on the frame brackets.
Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest on the installed bolts.
8. Remove oil pan.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Place drop of RTV sealer at timing chain cover to cylinder block parting line, and where rubber and cork gaskets