Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
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Oil Pan: Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove oil dipstick.
2. Disconnect distributor cap and set aside away from cowl, then raise and support vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil, then remove exhaust crossover pipe.
4. Loosen side engine mount bolts, then using suitable jack and wood block positioned at oil pan, raise engine slightly and remove side engine mount
bolts.
5. When engine is high enough, place bolts similar to engine mount bolts in mount attaching points on frame brackets. Lower engine so mount
bottoms rest on installed bolts.
6. Remove oil pan and gasket.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Apply in corner of cap and block. Tighten attaching bolts to specifications.