Mopar J3243152 Pan Oil Engine Oil

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the belly pan from under the front of the engine. Drain the oil and replace the oil filter. Remove the starter motor. Remove the bellhousing inspection cover from the front of the transmission. Detach the steering damper from the center steering link. Support the front axle with a jack and remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Lower the jack and allow the axle to hang free. Mark the locations of the oil pan mounting studs. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts/studs and carefully separate the pan from the engine block. Set the oil pan on the axle and remove the oil pump and pickup tube. Remove the oil pan by sliding it out to the rear. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces, removing all traces of oil and old gasket material. Check the oil pan flange for distortion and warpage. Straighten the flange by placing the distorted area on a block of wood and pounding it flat with a hammer. Position new gaskets on the pan with gasket spray. Apply a generous amount of RTV sealant at the corners where the gaskets join. Coat the inside curved surface of the replacement rear gasket section with soap. Slide the oil pan up under the engine and reinstall the oil pump and pickup tube, tightening the oil pump mounting bolts to the specified torque. Install the oil pan and tighten the bolts to the specified torque, working from the center out in several steps. Reinstall the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal. Check that the drain plug is tight and then add the amount of oil specified. Run the engine and check for oil leaks.

Disconnect the battery and drain the oil to remove the oil pan. You can detach the starter motor and exhaust pipes, then detach the pan. Also, clean the gasket surfaces and bolt holes before reinstallation. For 1984 models, check for distortion and apply RTV sealant. Use a new gasket kit for installation. For 1985 and 1986 models, inspect for deformation and replace if needed. Tighten bolts to the specified torque and check for leaks.