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Oil Pan: Installation

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  1. Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
  2. Fabricate four alignment dowels from 5/16 X 1 1/2 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier installation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels
    G02656892Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Locating Position Of Dowels In Cylinder Block
    G02656893Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Apply small amount of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent, in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
  5. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
  6. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
  7. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N-m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
  8. Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N-m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
  9. Lower the engine into the support cushion brackets and tighten the through-bolt nut to the proper torque.
  10. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 N-m (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Install the engine to transmission strut.
  12. Install exhaust pipe.
  13. Lower vehicle.
  14. Install dipstick.
  15. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
  16. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
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