Engine Oil Pan - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Clean gasket surfaces. Inspect oil pan gasket. Replace as necessary.
2. Apply an 1/8 in. bead of Mopar Engine RTV at the front T-joints (1) between the cylinder block to timing chain case cover.
3. Apply an 1/8 in. bead of Mopar Engine RTV at the rear T-joints (1) between the rear main seal retainer and engine block.
4. Align swing oil pump pick (1).
5. Position oil pan (1) and gasket (2) to engine block. Hand start all fasteners.
6. Tighten oil pan bolts 1 - 15 to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten oil pan bolts 16 - 19 to 12 Nm (106 in lbs.).
8. Run the transmission to oil pan bolts in finger tight.
9. Tighten transmission to oil pan bolts (3) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
10. Install fasteners securing A/C line to oil pan.
11. Install flywheel inspection cover.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Fill the crankcase with oil to proper level.
14. Start engine and check for leaks.