Engine Oil Pan - Installation

INSTALLATION





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

NOTE: Mopar(R) Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints, (area where front cover, rear retainer, block, 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.

2. Apply Mopar (R) Engine RTV at the 4 T- joints.

NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.

3. Install a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly.
4. If removed, reinstall the oil pump pickup tube with new o-ring. Tighten tube to pump fasteners to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs).




NOTE: The horizontal M10 fasteners are 5 mm longer in length, and must be reinstalled in original locations.

NOTE: New M6 fasteners must be used when reinstalling the oil pan. Do not reuse the old M6 fasteners.

5. Align the rear of the oil pan with the rear face of the engine block, and install the M10 and M6 oil pan fasteners finger tight. Using the following torque sequence, tighten the M6 mounting bolts to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
6. Using the following torque sequence, tighten the M10 oil pan fasteners to 54 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
7. Using the following torque sequence, tighten the M6 oil pan fasteners to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).




8. Install both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 54 Nm ( 39 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the structural dust cover. Structural Dust Cover - Installation.




10. Lower the engine into mounts using the Engine Support Fixture 8534 (1).




11. Install both the left and right side engine mount bolts (3) and nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 54 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.




13. Remove the Engine Support Fixture 8534 (1).
14. Install the intake manifold. Intake Manifold - Installation
15. Install the front axle. Installation
16. Install the steering gear. Steering Gear - Installation
17. Fill engine oil.
18. Install oil filter, if removed.
19. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
20. Start engine and check for leaks.