Oil Pan Removal help
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From: Clayton MI
Actually, I have found that most website search engines suck. 
Better to use Google, and tell it specifically which site you want to search.
I don't *think* you need to lift the motor to pull the pan though. (I know you don't have to on the 4x4 trucks, done it several times......) Basically, disconnect the battery, pull the starter, the engine mount to trans braces, (if they are till there) and the trans dust shield. Then its just 12 million oil pan bolts. (not really, but, it sure seems that way when you are laying on your back to do it......) Oh, and don't forget to drain the oil first.
(and remove the filter.....)
Better to use Google, and tell it specifically which site you want to search.I don't *think* you need to lift the motor to pull the pan though. (I know you don't have to on the 4x4 trucks, done it several times......) Basically, disconnect the battery, pull the starter, the engine mount to trans braces, (if they are till there) and the trans dust shield. Then its just 12 million oil pan bolts. (not really, but, it sure seems that way when you are laying on your back to do it......) Oh, and don't forget to drain the oil first.
(and remove the filter.....)
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Actually, I have found that most website search engines suck. Better to use Google, and tell it specifically which site you want to search.
I don't *think* you need to lift the motor to pull the pan though. (I know you don't have to on the 4x4 trucks, done it several times......) Basically, disconnect the battery, pull the starter, the engine mount to trans braces, (if they are till there) and the trans dust shield. Then its just 12 million oil pan bolts. (not really, but, it sure seems that way when you are laying on your back to do it......) Oh, and don't forget to drain the oil first. (and remove the filter.....)
Better to use Google, and tell it specifically which site you want to search.I don't *think* you need to lift the motor to pull the pan though. (I know you don't have to on the 4x4 trucks, done it several times......) Basically, disconnect the battery, pull the starter, the engine mount to trans braces, (if they are till there) and the trans dust shield. Then its just 12 million oil pan bolts. (not really, but, it sure seems that way when you are laying on your back to do it......) Oh, and don't forget to drain the oil first.
(and remove the filter.....)
also my Durango didn't have the motor to trans braces and I would eat flex plates like no tomorrow
