Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 811

OIL OIL PICKUP DRAIN GASKET PLUG BOLT GASKET
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative remote cable (Fig.
62).
(2) Remove oil drain plug and drain oil (Fig. 63).
Fig. 62 Remote Battery CableNegative
Fig. 63 Oil Pan
SCREW
(3) Remove engine support module. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(4) Remove dipstick tube.
(5) Remove starter motor. Refer to Group 8B, Bat-
tery/Starter/Generator Service for procedure.
(6) Remove engine to transaxle struts.
(7) Remove transaxle inspection cover.
(8) Remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Oil pan to cylinder block sealing is provided
with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or
equivalent gasket material. See Form-In-Place Gas-
kets in Standard Service Procedures.
(1) Apply sealant as shown in (Fig. 64).
(2) Install pan and tighten screws to 6 N·m (50 in.
lbs.).
(3) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
(4) Install correct amount of new oil.
2.5L ENGINE
.157 in (4 mm) DIAMETER OF
Fig. 64 Oil Pan Sealing
9 - 75
SEALANT