Oil Pan: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
Remove dipstick and tube.
Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
Remove structural collar from rear of oil pan and transmission housing (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Structural Collar
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Disconnect engine oil cooler line from pan.
Disconnect transmission oil cooler line clips.
Remove oil pan (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Components
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Remove oil pan gasket.
Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.