101. Engine Prelubing

Engine Prelubing

Special Tools
* J 45059 - Angle Meter
* J 45299 - Engine Preluber

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools)





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: A constant/continuous flow of clean engine oil is required to properly prime the engine.

1. Remove the engine oil filter, fill with clean engine oil, and reinstall.

* Tighten the oil filter a first pass to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
* Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the oil filter the final pass an additional 150 degrees.

2. Remove the engine block oil gallery plug.
3. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.




4. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
5. Pump the handle on J 45299 - preluber to flow a minimum of 1-2 quarts of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
6. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the engine.
7. Install the engine block oil gallery plug and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
8. Top-off the engine oil to the proper level.