Lower Oil Pan

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Fig 1: Lower Oil Pan & RTV Sealant

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Clean and gasket sealing surfaces. Refer to ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 20 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

NOTE:
Sealing surfaces must be free of a gasket material and oil residue. Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the lower oil pan as shown (1).

Fig 2: Lower Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
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Position the lower oil pan and install the bolts finger tight.
- Using the tightening sequence shown, tighten the oil pan bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
- Loosen each bolt one at a time 90 degrees, then using the tightening sequence shown tighten bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
  
  Fig 3: Removing/Installing Crossmember
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Install the front suspension crossmember (3). Tighten nuts (2) 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
Install the front suspension skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Fill the engine with recommended engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .