Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the oil filter from the engine block (4 wheel drive shown).





3. Remove the drain plug from the oil pan.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: When serving a four wheel drive model equipped with a 6.5L turbocharger diesel engine, retighten the oil filter adapter bolt to 65 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)after installing a new oil filter.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the oil filter to the engine block (4 wheel drive shown).
^ Tighten the oil filter to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.
^ Tighten the drain plug to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

IMPORTANT: When performing an oil filter and oil change on a 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.