Alright so I pulled my jeep into the garage to work on replacing the rear main seal since it has been leaking, I jacked up the body and got it so the axle is hanging far as it can. I removed the bolts for the oilpan, popped it off and I cannot remove it from the vehicle. I tried jacking the transmission up a little to try to get a little more room and pull it out. It got close but not enough, I want to know am I doing something wrong? most the guides I have read don't really go into details on removing the pan. I even tried removing the front tires and having someone stand on the axle and push down but still no luck.

 

is it rusted shut? My tranny pan is rusted shut, I can get it off but im scared to snap the pan as a replacement is not cheap.

 

Is what rusted shut? Also I removed the starter and that didn't help much.

 

Stock height?

You'll need to disconnect things such as shocks, steering, trackbar etc to allow that front axle to drop enough. It's the oilpump your not clearing..

Some will suggest dropping the pump, but i dont cause i dont want to pull a dist to reprime it.

 

well thanks guys, honestly it sounds easier just to pull the engine a little now

 

Alright I got it out, I put a bottle jack between the axle and the frame and jacked the axle down enough in till I could wiggle it out.

 

Oil Pan

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle at the side sills.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the exhaust manifold.
5. Disconnect the exhaust hanger at the catalytic converter and lower the pipe.
6. Remove the starter motor.
7. Remove the flywheel/torque converter housing access cover.
8. Position a jack stand directly under the engine vibration damper.
9. Place a piece of wood (2 x 2) between the jack stand and the engine vibration damper.
10. Remove the engine mount through bolts.
11. Using the jack stand, raise the engine until adequate clearance is obtained to remove the oil pan.
12. Remove the oil pan bolts.
13. Remove the oil pan by sliding it to the rear.

Cleaning

Clean the gasket and seal surfaces.
Remove all sludge and grime from the oil pan slump.

 

Installation

1. Install a replacement oil pan front seal on the timing case cover and apply a generous amount of MOPAR Gasket-In-A-Tube, or equivalent to the recesses in the tab ends.
2. Cement the replacement oil pan side gaskets into position on the cylinder block.
3. Apply generous amount of MOPAR Gasket-In-A-Tube, or equivalent sealant to the end tabs of the gaskets.
4. Coat the inside curved surface of the replacement oil pan rear seal with soap.
5. Apply a generous amount of MOPAR Gasket-In-A-Tube, or equivalent sealant to the gasket contacting surface of the seal end tabs.
6. Install the seal in the recess of the rear main bearing cap. Ensure that it is fully sealed. Either 1 or 2 sealing methods may be used.

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  1. A sealant such as MOPAR Gasket-In-A-Tube, or equivalent, may be used instead of a gasket.
  2. If a gasket is used, coat both sides with a quick drying adhesive such as MOPAR Gasket Compound, or equivalent.

1. Apply engine oil to the oil pan contacting surface of the front and rear oil pan seals.
2. Install the oil pan.

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  1. Tighten the 1/4-20 oil pan bolts to 9 Nm (80 in lbs) torque.
  2. Tighten the 5/16-18 oil pan bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft lbs) torque.
  3. Tighten the drain plug to 41 Nm (30ft lbs) torque.

1. Lower the engine until it is properly located on the engine mounts.
2. Install the through bolts and tighten the nuts to 65 Nm (48 ft lbs) torque.
3. Lower the jack stand and remove the piece of wood.
4. Install the starter motor.
5. Install the flywheel/torque converter housing access cover.
6. Connect the exhaust pipe to the hanger and to the exhaust manifold.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.

Warning: Use extreme caution when the engine is operating. Do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.

1. Fill the oil pan with engine oil to the specified level. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.