Installation Procedure
- Clean and inspect the surfaces of the oil pan and engine block. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .
- The oil pan sealing surfaces must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the oil pans within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
- The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
- Apply a 4.25 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Place the oil pan to the engine and loosely installing fasteners at the four corners of the oil pan.
- Install the right oil pan to engine block fasteners (1) hand tight.
- Install the oil pan to transmission fastener (2) hand tight.
- Connect the oil level sensor harness connector.
- Install the left oil pan to engine block fasteners (2, 3) hand tight.
- Install the transmission to oil pan fastener (1) hand tight.
- Install the rear oil pan to engine block fasteners (1) hand tight.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to final torque twice using the following procedure:
- Tighten the fasteners in sequence (1-11) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the fasteners in sequence (12-13) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the oil pan to engine bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the engine oil cooler (2). Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Replacement .
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) .
- Position the catalytic lower brace (2).
- Install the catalytic converter to oil pan brace fasteners (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG AWD) .
- Install the front engine cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Install the transfer case. Refer Transfer Case Replacement .
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame front crossmember. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Refill the engine oil and install a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .