Oil pan removal on a 97 jeep wrangler

Bobby, oil pan bolt torques for 4.0 Wrangler. Oil Pan Bolts 1/4 84 in-lbs Oil Pan Bolts 5/16 132 in-lbs As far as sequence, see last link, start in center, criss cross pattern tighten snug all, then repeat to torque spec.
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If you don't see a plug on the drain pan under the transmission then that means you will need to remove the screws around the pan on the bottom of the transmission to get the oil out. You will need to replace the gasket when you put the pan back on.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan. Remove the oil pan drain plug. Remove the oil pan bolts. Remove the oil pan. Remove the gasket. Remove the magnet. Remove the oil filter. Remove the filter neck seal. The transmission oil pan gasket is reusable. Inspect the gasket and replace as needed. Clean the transmission case and the oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent. Install the filter neck seal. Install the oil filter. Install the oil pan gasket to the pan. Install the magnet into the bottom of the pan. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the oil pan to the transmission with seventeen bolts. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.) . Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 to the treads of the drain plug. Install the oil pan drain plug. Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) . Install Dextron Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lower the vehicle.

Go to http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/index.html download your free service manual that will give you a step by step instruction on removing and installing a new oil pan and gasket.

Hi you will have to remove the exhaust and then remove the oil pan then you can use a spanner to hold the nut and remove the oil plug

4.0L Engine To Remove:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
   • Exhaust hanger at the catalytic converter and lower the pipe.
   • Starter motor.
   • Flywheel/torque converter housing access cover.
   • Oil level sensor (if equipped).
5. Place a pole jack under vibration dampener with a piece of wood between dampener and jack.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Engine mount through bolts and raise engine for clearance to remove pan.
   • Transmission cooler lines (if equipped).
   • Oxygen sensor harness from oil pan mounting studs.
   • Oil pan bolts and studs.
   • Oil pan and gasket.

To Install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
2. Apply Mopar® Silicone Adhesive Sealant or equivalent onto the cylinder block in four location as shown.

1. Attach the pan gasket to the oil pan with Hi-tack or equivalent (2003-2005 vheicles).
2. Use 1 ½ x ¼ inch bolts to fabricate alignment dowels. Cut off the head of the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowels (2006 vehicles).

1. Install two dowels into the timing case cover (2006 vehicles).
2. Install two dowels into the cylinder block (2006 vehicles).
3. Place the gasket over the dowels and onto the cylinder block and timing case cover (2006 vehicles).
4. Position the oil pan.
5. Install the 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 84 in-lb (9.5 Nm).
6. Install the 5/16 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 132 in-lb (15 Nm).
7. Remove the dowels.
8. Install the remaining 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 84 in-lb (9.5 Nm) (2006 vehicles).
9. Lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
10. Install the through bolts and tighten the nuts.
11. Remove jack stand and remove the piece of wood.
12. Install the flywheel and torque converter access cover.
13. Install starter motor.
14. Connect the exhaust pipe to the hanger and to exhaust manifold.
15. Install the transmission oil cooling lines (if equipped).
16. Install the oxygen sensor wiring supports to the oil pan mounting studs.
17. Install the drain plug into the oil pan. Tighten to 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect negative battery cable.
20. Fill the oil pan with oil. WARNING
    Use extreme caution when the engine is operating. Do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
    
21. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

use a pair of plyers and pull down on the plastic it should just be slid on the bolt take the tranny lines off the piece plastic first

not hard to change out that oil pan gasket tip- just think of it as a simple job nothing can go wrong you can do this i promis-----its not the rear seal its the shocks and struts common tell tell signs-get new ones before its tooo late

On most, you need to remove all bolts around the perimeter of the pan, (You may want to remove starter to get to fasteners there) then slide a paint scraper between the pan and block to break the seal. Generally there is enough room to get the pan out. If you need a bit more room, support the transmission with a jack (use a piece of plywood on top to avoid bending anything) remove both engine mount through bolts and raise engine slightly (not too much or you will break something)

It is the oil pan gasket all you have to do is drop the oil pan clean the bottom of the engine block and the surface of the oil pan and install the oil pan again. a very simple process. Make sure that it is not the rear main crank seal that is leaking. If it is the rear main then you will have to remove the tranny to replace the rear main seal.