Pan, Oil: Installation

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Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.
NOTE: Mopar® Engine RTV must be applied to the four T-joints (1,2). The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x 25 mm in each of the four T-joint locations.
Apply Mopar® Engine RTV at the T- joints (1,2).
NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new integral windage tray and gasket assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.

Fig 1: T-JOINT RTC APPLICATION
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Install a NEW integral windage tray.
NOTE: The oil pump pick-up tube can be installed with the oil pan in position.
Using NEW O-rings, install the oil pump pickup tube.
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NOTE: The double ended oil pan studs must be installed in the same location that they were removed from.

Install the oil pick-up tube bolt (2), nut (1) and tighten to the proper TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 2: Oil Pan Removal/Tightening Sequence
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Position the oil pan and install the bolts and studs. Tighten the mounting bolts in the tightening sequence shown to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
Attach the wire harness retainers to the oil pan stud.
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Install the transmission oil cooler line assembly retaining clip (2) onto the engine oil pan stud.
Install the transmission oil cooler line support bracket bolt and tighten to the proper TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Install the structural cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Fill engine with the recommended engine oil. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start engine and check for leaks.