Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 956

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
(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.
SCREW SPECIAL MD-998717 CRANKSHAFT TOOL
(4) Install correct amount of new oil.
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket and key.
(4) Pry out the front seal with a flat tip screw-
driver. Cover the end of the screwdriver with a shop
towel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to nick or damage crank-
shaft flange surface or oil pump housing bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install front crankshaft seal into oil pump
housing using Special Tool MD-998717 (Fig. 65).
(2) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Fig. 65 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
GUIDE .157 in (4 mm) DIAMETER OF
2.5L ENGINE
Fig. 64 Oil Pan Sealing
SEAL PUMP CASE SEALANT
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