How do you remove an oil pan on the 00'-01' XJ 4.0?

 

Lot's of different ways but from what've read, full-drooping the front axle including removing the lower control arms is the best way. I believe this would also include unhooking calipers and shocks. You're in for a treat no matter which way you do it.

 

have over 100k miles on engine? why not spend another $150 and just roll in a whole set of mains and replace rod bearings ..then you know bottom end good for at least another 200k miles

 

Hi guys I’m trying to remove an oil pan on my 2012 Jeep Compass and there is 1 bolt I can’t get to without removing the alternator, is there a way I can do it without removing the alternator? Thank you for the help

 

Yes I have recently done this just remove the flexplate, the oil pickup, loosen the 4 crossmember bolts jack it up about 1/4 inch and should come right out!

 

lol old thread revived again XD

 

How bad is this really? My oil pressure drops after I reach operating temp, goes back up when I accelerate. I have a faint knock that comes and goes, feeling like a new oil pump, lift should fix it but why not do the bearings while I'm down there. Any advice is appreciated