Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Oilpan Removal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-03-2011, 01:45 AM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
cmcdavid64's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default Oilpan Removal

what"s the best way to remove the oilpan so i can replace the gasket? Thanks much.
Old 08-03-2011, 02:00 AM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
Slick761's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Nor-Cal
Posts: 2,858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: The venerable 4.0
Default

With a bfh! You have to take off the flywheel inspection plate take the starter out unhook the shocks and lower our axle down and go to town! Might not have to lower your axle depending on the lift.
Old 08-03-2011, 02:55 AM
  #3  
Seasoned Member
 
Screwd up 6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Did mine a few hrs ago while working on my rear main seal. All I had to do was remove all the bolts...and loosen the starter. I have 4.5" lift. After the starter was unbolted the pan literally fell right out.
Old 08-03-2011, 08:37 PM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
5-90's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 3,018
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: AMC242
Default

Originally Posted by cmcdavid64
what"s the best way to remove the oilpan so i can replace the gasket? Thanks much.
Search for "Rear Main Seal" posts under my username - I've covered this several times, on each of several different boards.

I've done the job plenty of times - usually on stock-suspension rigs (which are the most difficult. With a 3" lift, you can do it with all four wheels on the ground. Stock? Get creative with jacks...)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
t.mcginley.jr
Jeep Builds
105
01-31-2024 04:58 PM
scatgo
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
14
03-22-2021 09:56 AM
ZJBeachRunnerGC
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
18
03-10-2021 05:52 PM
Rodney Knutson
Cherokee Chat
3
09-26-2015 09:58 PM
Juan2387
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
0
09-25-2015 01:44 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Oilpan Removal



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:50 PM.