Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
2. Remove the oil filter from the oil filter adapter (four wheel drive only).





3. Remove the oil filter from the oil filter fitting (two wheel drive).
4. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the oil filter to the oil filter fitting (2 wheel drive only).
^ Tighten the oil filter to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.





2. Install the oil filter to the oil filter adapter (4 wheel drive vehicles only).
^ Tighten the oil filter to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

IMPORTANT: When servicing a vehicle equipped with four wheel drive, retighten the oil filter adapter to 65 Nm (47 ft. lbs.) after installing a new oil filter.

3. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.
^ Tighten the drain plug to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

4. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

IMPORTANT: When performing an oil filter and oil change on a 6.5L diesel engine, use only 8 quarts of oil. This will bring the oil level between "ADD" and "FULL", which is normal. Start the vehicle and wait until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. Shut the vehicle off and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before checking the oil level. It should read "Full" or very close to "Full". Do not check the oil level when the engine is cold, a false reading will occur. Adding engine oil to read "FULL" on a cold engine.