Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove front axle assembly (refer to Transmission and Drivetrain).
6. Remove both engine mount support brackets (Refer to Engine Mounts).
7. Remove transmission inspection cover.
8. Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
INSTALLATION
Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels
1. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16 inch 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
2. Install the dowels in the cylinder block.
3. Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
4. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
5. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
6. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (215 inch lbs.) torque.
7. Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 Nm (215 inch lbs.) torque.
8. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Install transmission inspection cover.
10. Install engine mount support brackets and insulators (Refer to engine mounts)
11. Install front axle assembly (refer to Transmission and Drivetrain for the proper procedures).
