Oil Pan Replacing on Dodge Dakota?

The complete step by step procedure to remove/ install oil pan.
The details for Dodge Dakota models.

The oil pan replacing is as follows :-----

3.7L Engine

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Engine from the vehicle

   Oil pan

   Oil pump pickup tube

   Oil pan gasket
2. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the bolts, in sequence, to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). 
   
   
   
   Fig. Oil pan bolt torque sequence-3.7L Engine

4.7L Engine

1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Structural cover

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Starter motor

   Transmission oil cooler lines

   Oil pan

   Oil pump pickup tube

   Oil pan gasket

To install:

Fig. Oil pan mounting bolt tightening sequence-4.7L engine

 

Fig. Bedplate bolt tightening sequence-4.7L engine

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Oil pan gasket

   Oil pump pickup tube, using a new O-ring. Tighten the tube bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (28 Nm); tighten the O-ring end bolt first.

   Oil pan. Tighten the bolts, in sequence, to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

   Transmission oil cooler lines

   Starter motor

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Structural cover

   Negative battery cable
2. Fill the crankcase to the proper level with engine oil.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

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