Mopar 53010814AA Engine Oil Pan

To remove the oil pan, first disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery and remove the engine oil dipstick. Apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, raise the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands, and remove the engine middle splash shield. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Next, remove the intermediate shaft coupler at the steering gear and separate the steering gear input shaft from the coupler. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch and remove the power steering gear mounting bolts, then remove the power steering fluid line bracket and position the power steering gear off to the side. Detach any clips securing the transmission oil cooler lines that would interfere with the oil pan removal, and also remove the lower bolt securing the air conditioning compressor to the oil pan and the bolt securing the alternator bracket to the oil pan. Remove the bolts and nuts, then carefully separate the oil pan from the block, prying at the casting protrusion at the front of the pan to avoid damaging the sealing surfaces. For installation, clean the pan with solvent, removing all old sealant and gasket material from the block and pan mating surfaces, and ensure the bolt holes in the block are clear. Apply a bead of RTV sealant to the oil pan rail parting lines and install the gasket on the block. Place the oil pan in position on the block and install the nuts/bolts, tightening them in a criss-cross pattern to the specified torque in three steps. Position the transmission-to-oil pan support brace and install the support brace-to-oil pan bolts, torquing them to 10 in-lbs, followed by the support brace-to-transmission bolts at 40 ft-lbs, then re-torque the support brace-to-oil pan bolts to 40 ft-lbs. Install the power steering gear, and complete the remaining steps in reverse order of removal. Finally, refill the engine with oil, replace the filter, run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, and check for leaks.

To remove the engine, first disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, ensuring that on 2015 and later models with an Intelligent Battery Sensor, the IBS connector is disconnected first. Drain the cooling system, raise the vehicle securely on jackstands, and drain the engine oil while replacing the oil filter. Remove the engine oil dipstick and the engine splash shield, then disconnect the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds. Next, remove the intake manifold and, for 2012 and later models with 5.7L engines, the Variable Valve Timing solenoid. Remove the engine cooling fans and shroud, then take out the power steering gear from the crossmember without disconnecting the intermediate shaft coupler or tie rod ends, positioning the assembly down and away from the engine. Connect an engine hoist to the engine, remove the left and right side engine mount-to-subframe nuts and studs, and raise the engine slightly. Remove all oil pan bolts, lower the pan from the engine, and if it sticks, strike it with a rubber mallet to break the gasket seal, ensuring all bolts are removed first. Slide the oil pan out carefully, noting that the M10 horizontal bolts are longer than the vertical ones, and mark them for correct reinstallation. Remove the windage tray, which is integral to the oil pan gasket and must be replaced as an assembly. For installation, place a new gasket and windage tray, wash out the oil pan with solvent, and clean the mounting surfaces of old gasket material and sealer. If the oil pan is distorted, straighten it by supporting it from below and tapping the bolt holes. Apply RTV sealant to the corners where the timing chain cover meets the block and attach the one-piece oil pan gasket with gasket adhesive. Ensure the alignment studs are correctly positioned, lift the pan into place, and install several bolts finger tight without disturbing the gasket. Check that the gasket is properly aligned, then install the oil pan nuts onto the studs and tighten the fasteners following the correct torque sequence. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal. Finally, add the proper type and quantity of oil, change the oil filter, refill the cooling system, start the engine, and check for leaks before returning the vehicle to service.