Repair 7

How to Remove an Oil Pan from a 1989 Ford Ranger

The oil pan on a 1989 Ford Ranger is responsible for holding the engines oil supply. The oil pan is attached to the engines crankcase and held in place with bolts. Removing the oil pan from the vehicle is a fairly simple, straightforward task that can be handled by an amateur mechanic. There are no special tools required, and the job can be performed in a driveway or garage in under an hour.

Instructions

Raise The Vehicle

1

Raise the vehicle if it lacks sufficient ground clearance for you to work under it comfortably. The safest method is to use car ramps.

2

Slide underneath the truck until you reach the oil drain pan. Be sure to slide the oil drain pan, ratchet set, container and rags underneath the truck with you.

3

Align the oil dran pan directly underneath the trucks oil pan. Remove the oil pan drain plug and place it into the container. Allow all of the oil to drain completely out of the crankcase.

4

Remove the bolts around the edge of the oil pan one at a time. Support the pan with your free hand while you remove the bolts.

5

Slowly lower the pan and drain any remaining oil into the oil drain pan. Leave the drain pan in place to catch any drops of leftover oil, and bring the trucks oil pan out from underneath.