Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler

Removal

1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Service and Repair.

2. Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter adapter.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals from the oil filter base.





3. NOTICE: In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler. Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.

Remove the 10 bolts and the oil cooler assembly.





4. If necessary, replace the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in the disassembly and assembly of subassemblies.

5. Remove the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Clean and inspect the strainer for tears or other signs of damage.





Installation

1. Install the oil pump inlet strainer.





2. If the oil cooler was not replaced, install a new press-in-place gasket in the oil cooler assembly cover.





3. NOTICE: In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler. Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.

Install the oil cooler assembly and the 10 bolts.

- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).





4. NOTE: Install new O-ring seals in the oil filter base.

Install the oil filter adapter and the 4 bolts.

- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





5. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Service and Repair.