Oil Pan Gasket Replacement/ Oil Pan removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter.
5. Remove the starter.
6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
7. Remove the engine mount through bolts.
8. Raise and support the engine.

1. Remove the oil pan nuts and bolts. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
2. Remove the engine oil pan and the gasket.
3. Clean all sealing surfaces. Refer to Oil Pan Clean and Inspect under Engine Unit Repair.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the engine oil pan and a NEW gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Installation under Engine Unit Repair.
2. Lower the engine onto the mounts.
3. Install the engine mount through-bolts.
4. Install the starter.
5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
6. Install the engine oil filter and the engine oil.
7. Install the oil filter adapter.
8. Install the oil level indicator tube.

Drain coolant,pull radiator,fan shroud off.Need a fan tool to get that off.Need to pull ac,alt,ps and brackets off. to expose front of engine. Need crank pulley puller. Once that's done the timing cover can be removed. Hint,spring for a new timing set. loosen engine mounts and lift engine at bell-housing remove oil pan bolts.and reverse.Might as well replace oil pump if you intend to keep the van.

Yes you can do it yourself.
Its not very easy,but with basic Auto repair tools the task can be easily completed.

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There are few help links with solutions to complete these task.
I suggest you to refer these links and view its procedure.

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Click the link below:----
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How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pan-gasket.html
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KIA Sportage leaking oil from oil pan?

Go to Newly Launched

FREE Car repair guobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html" http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/kia-sportage-leaking-oil-from-oil-pan.html
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Oil pan Gasket on 1998 Toyota Tercel?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/oil-pan-gasket-on-1998-toyota-tercel.html
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VALVE COVER GASKET REMOVAL GUIDE http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/valve-cover-gasket-removal-guide.html
--------- Car oil leaks from valve cover gasket? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-oil-leaks-from-valve-cover-gasket.html

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How to replace Oil Pan on 2008 Honda Odyssey?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pan-on-2008-honda.html

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How to replace Oil Pressure Sensor on 2008 Honda Odyssey?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-sensor-on.html

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2004 Chevrolet Express Van: Oil pressure sending unit replacing? http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2004-chevrolet-express-van-oil-pressure.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PUMP
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pump.html
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HOW TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter.html
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HOW TO REPLACE AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (SENSOR)
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-oil-pressure-switch.html

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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace Oil
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-check-differential-oil-leaks-and.html
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HOW TO PERFORM A BASIC ENGINE TUNE UP-OIL CHANGE
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-perform-basic-engine-tune-up-oil.html

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HOW TO RESET OIL CHANGE INDICATOR? http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.html

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These details will help.
Thanks.

Oil Pan REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the crankcase.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Oil level indicator harness connector, if equipped
   • Exhaust Y-pipe, if needed
   • Transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
   • Oil pan bolts and the oil pan
   To install: NOTE: The oil pan gasket is reusable unless it is damaged. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless gasket replacement is required.
   
4. Thoroughly clean the inside of the oil pan and the cylinder block contact surface. If the oil pan gasket is being reused, be careful not to damage it. Do not expose the gasket to cleaning solvents.
5. If a new gasket is being installed, start the gasket into the oil pan groove and work the gasket into the groove in both directions. Once the gasket is exposed to oil, it will expand and no longer stay in the groove without wrinkles. If this condition exists, replace the gasket.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Oil pan. Torque the bolts, in sequence, to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Oil level indicator connector, if removed
   • Transaxle assembly, if removed
   • Y-pipe, if removed
   • Flywheel cover, if removed
   • Oil pan drain plug. Torque it to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
   • Negative battery cable
7. Refill the crankcase.
8. Run the engine and check for leaks. Fig. 1: Oil pan bolt torque sequence
   

Oil Pan REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the crankcase.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Oil level indicator harness connector, if equipped
   • Exhaust Y-pipe, if needed
   • Transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
   • Oil pan bolts and the oil pan
   To install: NOTE: The oil pan gasket is reusable unless it is damaged. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless gasket replacement is required.
   
4. Thoroughly clean the inside of the oil pan and the cylinder block contact surface. If the oil pan gasket is being reused, be careful not to damage it. Do not expose the gasket to cleaning solvents.
5. If a new gasket is being installed, start the gasket into the oil pan groove and work the gasket into the groove in both directions. Once the gasket is exposed to oil, it will expand and no longer stay in the groove without wrinkles. If this condition exists, replace the gasket.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Oil pan. Torque the bolts, in sequence, to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Oil level indicator connector, if removed
   • Transaxle assembly, if removed
   • Y-pipe, if removed
   • Flywheel cover, if removed
   • Oil pan drain plug. Torque it to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
   • Negative battery cable
7. Refill the crankcase.
8. Run the engine and check for leaks. Fig. 1: Oil pan bolt torque sequence
   

YOUR OIL PAN GASKET IS ATTACH TO TOP OF OIL PAN.WHICH SEAL TO ENGINE BLOCK.YOU NEED A HAYNES REPAIR BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO REMOVE RIGHT MANY THINGS TO GET OIL PAN OFF TO GET TO GASKET.

drain oil and filter remove.
Drop oil pan under engine.
Un bolt oil pump and re install new pump fill new oil and filter and gasket , cap , start engine test for leaks shut down re check oil level.
Vitally

Stock the car doesn't come with an oil pan gasket but you can order one from rockauto.com you don't have to remove the A/C compressor for any of the jobs you listed. If you want to change the timing belt you need to remove the plastic rock guard under the motor on the passenger side. remove the spark plugs and using the socket turn the engine from the crankshaft clockwise until you are at TDC on #1 cyclinder. (compression stroke) Next remove the upper and lower plastic timing belt covers. The idler pulley is the one with the spring. Loosen the nut and remove the spring then you can remove the timing belt. It really isn't that hard to do. Maybe one afternoon.

It shouldn't be hard on that car as the oil pan is exposed. Unplug the oil plug and drain the oil. Then unbolt the oil pan, clean off the old gasket and replace. Make sure you scrape both the pan and the block clean thoroughly and then bolt back up. Don't forgot to replug the drain plug.

No big job Really. Just locate your Drain Plug for the Oil. Thepan is right there, Remove the Bolts around the Pan and Remove. You will lose all of your oil so, Have something there to catch it all. Clean it all around the Edges of the Block where the Pan mounts with Degreaser and Make sure that you Scrape the Old Gasket off of Both the Block and the Pan. Run a Thin Bead of Blue ATV Silicone around the Pan Edge, Lay the Gasket on top of this Silicone. Put another Thin line on top of the Gasket and Reinstall. This Silicone is High Temp Silicone and will Seal Very Well. Make sure to put oil Back in the Motor! Please Rate my Response, I need all the Help That I can Get! Thanks!