Installation Procedure
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- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
- Remove the oil cooler hose assembly.
- Connect the quick connect fittings (1) at the engine.
- Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. - If equipped with a 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
- Install the oil cooler hose assembly and a new gasket.
- Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- If equipped, install the engine shield.
- Install the engine shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- If equipped with a 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
- Install the oil cooler hoses to the hose clip on the fan shroud.
- Snap the oil cooler hose clip shut.
- Ensure the oil cooler line being installed has a plastic cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting. If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged, obtain a new cap. Install the cap onto the cooler line prior cooler line installation.
- Do not use the plastic cap in order to install the cooler line into the fitting.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the oil cooler hoses to the clip.
- Connect the engine oil cooler quick connect fittings. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
IMPORTANT:
A distinct snap should be heard when assembling the tube ends of the hose assembly to quick connectors. To ensure the tube is fully inserted into the connector, check by giving the tube a forceful pull.
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