Engine Oil Pan - Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:










1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.

NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket and pickup tube O-ring must be installed. The old gasket and O-ring cannot be reused.

2. Install a new oil pan gasket and pickup tube O-ring.

NOTE: Mopar(R) Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints (1,2) area where the front cover, rear retainer and oil pan gasket meet. The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x 25 mm in each of the 4 T-joint locations.

3. Apply Mopar(R) Engine RTV at the T- joints (1,2).





4. Position the oil pan, install the mounting bolts and using the sequence shown, tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transmission line retaining bracket at the oil pan.





6. Install the engine cradle crossmember Engine and Suspension Cradle.





7. Position the steering gear pressure line and Install the retainers (1) to the engine cradle crossmember.





8. Install the return line (2) at the steering gear.
9. Install the pressure line (1) at the steering gear.






CAUTION: The structural dust cover must be held tightly against both the engine and the transmission bell housing during the tightening sequence. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the cover.

10. Position the structural dust cover (2).
11. Install the structural dust cover retaining bolts (1) hand tight.
12. Tighten the structural dust cover-to-transmission bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
13. Tighten the structural dust cover-to-engine bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
14. Retighten the structural dust cover-to-transmission bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
15. Retighten the structural dust cover-to-engine bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).




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16. Install both lower clevis bolts (1) at the lower control arms (2) and tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).




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17. If equipped, slide both axle shafts into the hub bearing.
18. Position both steering knuckle assemblies onto the ball joint studs.




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19. If equipped, install both half shaft hub bearing nuts (2) and tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
20. Install both upper ball joint nuts (1) and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).




Left side shown, right side similar.
21. Position the front brake calipers (2), install the caliper adapter mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).




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22. Position both front wheel speed sensors (3) into the steering knuckle.
23. Install both front wheel speed sensor retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
24. Connect both front wheel speed sensor wire harness retainers (1) to the steering knuckles.






CAUTION: The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.

25. Position the lower steering shaft coupler (2) onto the steering gear.
26. Install the a new lower steering shaft coupler pinch bolt (1) and tighten to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





27. Position the left catalytic converter heat shield (2), install the retaining bolts (1) and securely tighten bolts.





28. If equipped, position the C/V joint onto the companion flange making sure to align the reference mark (1) made during removal.

NOTE: Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar(R) Lock & Seal Adhesive, Medium Strength Thread locker or equivalent to the threads before installation.

29. Install the bolts (2) to the axle flange and tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).




Left side shown, right side similar.

NOTE: For engine mount retaining nuts, apply Mopar(R) Lock & Seal Adhesive, Medium Strength Thread locker or equivalent to the threads before installation.

30. Install both engine mount (1) retaining nuts (2) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





31. If equipped, position the front skid plate (1), install the four retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
32. Install both front wheels and tires.





33. Lower the vehicle.
34. Remove the Engine Support Fixture (1).





35. Remove the Engine Lift Fixture (1).





36. Install the oil control valve (3).
37. Ensure that the O-ring is fully seated into the cylinder block.
38. Securely tighten the oil control valve retaining bolt (2).
39. Connect the oil control valve electrical connector (1).
40. Install the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Installation.





41. Position the resonator hose onto the throttle body and tighten hose clamp (4) to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
42. Install the resonator retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
43. Install the fresh air hose to the air cleaner housing and tighten hose clamp (2) to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
44. Connect the electrical connector at the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1).





45. Install the engine oil dipstick.
46. Install the engine cover (2).
47. Install the oil fill cap (1).





48. Fill the engine with clean oil.
49. Connect the negative battery cable (2).
50. Start the engine and check for leaks.