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 (1,2), (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 T- joints (1,2).






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

3. Install a new integral windage tray and gasket.
4. Reinstall the oil pump pickup tube with new O-rings. Tighten tube to pump fasteners to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).

NOTE: The double ended oil pan studs must be installed in the same location that they were removed from.

5. Position the oil pan and install the mounting bolts and studs. Tighten the mounting bolts to 12 Nm (105 in.lbs.).





6. Install the structural cover. Structural Dust Cover - Installation.





7. Lower the engine into mounts using Engine Support Fixture 8534B (1).
8. Install both the left and right side engine mount through bolts. Tighten the nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
9. Reinstall the front axle, if removed.
10. Install the steering rack, if removed.
11. Install the rear transmission mount, if removed.





12. Remove Engine Support Fixture 8534B (1).
13. Install the front crossmemberTransmission.
14. Install the fan shroud and fan.
15. Fill engine oil.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Start engine and check for leaks.