Engine Prelubing - Off Vehicle

Tools Required

• J 42907  Oil Pressure Tester. See Special Tools .
• J 45299  Engine Preluber

Fig 1: Oil Filter
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1. Remove the engine oil filter.
Fig 2: Oil Filter Adapter
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2. Install the J 42907  onto the oil filter adapter. See Special Tools .
Fig 3: NPT Fitting
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3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299  into the port on the J 42907  . See Special Tools .
Fig 4: J 45299
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4. Install the J 45299  flexible hose to the fitting.
Fig 5: Identifying Engine Preluber J 45299
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5. Open the valve of the J 45299  .
IMPORTANT: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use the approved engine oil as specified in the owner's manual.
6. Pump the handle of the J 45299  in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of fresh clean engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
7. Close the valve of the J 45299  .
Fig 6: J 45299
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8. Remove the J 45299  flexible hose.
Fig 7: NPT Fitting
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9. Remove the fitting from the J 42907  . See Special Tools .
Fig 8: Oil Filter Adapter
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10. Remove the J 42907  from the oil filter adapter. See Special Tools .
11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.
Fig 9: Oil Filter
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
12. Install the NEW oil filter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).