Upper Oil Pan

INSTALLATION - UPPER OIL PAN





1. Clean the gasket surfaces thoroughly.

NOTE: The components using sealant must be assembled within ten minutes of sealant application.

2. Apply a 1.5 to 2.5 mm. bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV, 04883971 or equivalent to the oil pan sealing surface as shown.




3. Position the upper oil pan on the engine block.
4. Install the oil pan bolts with the proper size and length bolt in the correct bolt hole.
- (1) M6 X 20
- (2) M6 X 40
- (3) M6 X 90
- (4) M8 X 30

5. Tighten the M6 size bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs). Follow the tightening sequence diagram.
6. Tighten the M8 size bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.). Follow the tightening sequence diagram.
7. Install the lower oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Lower the engine back into position using the support bracket.
10. Remove the engine support bracket.
11. Install the dipstick tube Engine Oil Pan - Installation.
12. Raise the vehicle.




13. Install the front engine mount bolts. Tighten the bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
14. Connect the oil level/temperature sensor harness connector.
15. Install the front exhaust pipes Catalytic Converter - Installation.




16. Install the lower splash shield (2) and retaining screws (1). Tighten screws to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install the engine cover Air Cleaner Housing - Installation.
19. Refill engine oil to proper specification.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.