Oil Pan Drain Plug - Revised Torque Specification

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Engine Sump Drain Plug - All AJ6 Engines - Revised Torque Specification

MODEL: All with AJ6 Engine

DATE: 10/94

ISSUE:
The torque setting for the engine sump drain plug on all AJ6 engines has been reduced to 35.5 - 46.5 lb.ft. (48-63 N-m).

The revised torque setting has been used in production of all AJ6 engines from the following VINs:

Sedan Range VIN 684700

XJS Range VIN 189150

ACTION:
When installing AJ6 engine sump drain plugs. torque the sump drain plug to 35.5 - 46.5 lb.ft. Use only the latest washer. which has a rubber sealing ring (part number EBC 9044).

NOTE:
AJ16 engine sump drain plugs should be torqued to 50.5 - 58.5 lb.ft. (64.8 - 79.2 N-m).