Oil Pan: Installation: Installation-4X4
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- Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the bedplate and oil pan.
- Position the oil pan gasket and pickup tube with new o-ring. Install the mounting bolt and nuts. Tighten bolt and nuts to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
- Position the oil pan and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown (Figure).
- Install structural dust cover (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER -INSTALLATION ).
- Install oil filter.
- Install front axle. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE.
- Lower vehicle.
- Fill engine oil.
- Start engine check for leaks.