With Automatic Transmission

WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION





1. Clean the oil pan, engine block, oil pump and rear seal retainer mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.

CAUTION: Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION: Following the application of Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within the next 10 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

2. Apply a 2 to 3 mm wide bead of Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II Sealant to the oil pan as shown in the following locations:
- Oil pan to engine block flange (1)
- Two oil pump to engine block T-joints (3)
- Two rear seal retainer to engine block T-joints (2)





3. Install two studs (2) into the oil pump flange.
4. Install the oil pan with fourteen bolts (1) and two nuts (2) hand tight.





5. Install the transmission adapter plate (1) with three bolts (3 and 4) and one bolt and nut (2) as follows:
- One bolt (4) to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
- One bolt and nut (2) to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
- Two bolts (3) to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)





6. Tighten the sixteen oil pan fasteners in two steps following the sequence shown:
- Step 1: All to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
- Step 2: All to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).





7. Install the blocker plate (1) with two bolts (2) tightened to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).





8. Install the viscosity sensor (2) Oil Viscosity Sensor - Installation.





9. Install the flexplate (1) Flexplate - Installation.





10. Install the starter assembly (5) and connect the electrical wiring (2) Starter - Installation.





11. Install the transmission onto the engine.
12. Install the engine and transmission in the vehicle Engine - Installation.
13. If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level Service and Repair.
14. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.