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Upper Oil Pan

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Fig 1: RTV Sealant To Timing Cover To Engine Block T-Joints
GC0146709Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Clean and gasket sealing surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION  .
    NOTE:

    Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.

  2. Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the timing cover to engine block T-joints (1).
    Fig 2: Timing Cover To Engine Block T-Joints & RTV Sealant
    GC0158195Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the oil pan (2).
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GC0158014Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Bolts in the following positions are stud bolts (4, 6, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 25).

  4. Install the upper oil pan and tighten bolts finger tight:
    • Using the tightening sequence shown in illustration, tighten bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
    • Loosen the following bolts 7-13 one at a time 90 degrees, then using the tightening sequence shown in illustration tighten bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
    • Loosen the following bolts 1-6, 14-25, one at a time 90 degrees, then using the tightening sequence shown in illustration tighten bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
  5. Using new O-ring seals, install the oil pump pick-up tube. Tighten bolt to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Harness Bracket & Bolts
    GC0146606Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Install bolts (1) attaching the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) harness connector bracket (2) to oil pan and tighten to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
    GC0146607Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Connect the CKP wire harness connector (1).
  8. Attach the starter wire harness to upper oil pan.
  9. Install the wire harness assembly to front of oil pan. Tighten nuts to 11 N.m 97 in. lbs.).
  10. Install bolts securing the transmission cooler liner to oil pan and securely tighten bolts.
  11. Install the four transmission-to-oil pan bolts and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
  12. Install the lower oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the oil dip stick tube. Tighten upper bolt to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
  14. For 4x4 models, install the front driveline axle.
  15. Install the oil dip stick tube bolt (2) and tighten to 11 N.m 97 in. lbs.).
  16. Install the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Replace the oil filter and fill the engine with recommended engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  19. Connect the negative battery cable.