Engine Oil Pan - Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:















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 (1,2).






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, install the oil pump pickup tube with a new O-ring and tighten retainers to 28 Nm (21 ft. 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 retainers finger tight. Using the sequence shown, tighten the M6 mounting bolts to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
6. Using the sequence shown, tighten the M10 oil pan retainers to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Using the sequence shown, tighten the M6 oil pan retainers to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).










8. Install the intermediate shaft (2) to the oil pan (3) and tighten retainers to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs).










9. Install the front differential through the opening at the rear of the cradle and attach to the oil pan.
10. Fasten the differential (4) to the oil pan (3) and tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs).










11. Install the differential support bracket (1) to the differential and engine block.










12. Install the left (2) and right front drive axles Half Shaft - Installation
13. Install the front drive shaft into the differential and transfer case Propeller Shaft - Installation
14. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.





15. Install the steering gear (1) Steering Gear - Installation
16. Lower the engine into the mounts using engine lift fixture.
17. Install both the left and right side engine mount studs and nuts.










18. Remove the engine lift fixture and adapter.
19. Install the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Installation
20. Install the left and right side exhaust pipes at the manifolds Catalytic Converter - Installation.
21. Fill the engine with oil.
22. Install the oil filter, if removed.
23. Connect the negative battery cable.
24. Start the engine and check for leaks.










25. Install the engine cover (1).





26. Install the belly pan (2) Belly Pan - Installation