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Oil Pan: Installation: 2WD

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  1. Fabricate 4 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: Installing Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels
    G02657193Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Locating Position Of Dowels In Cylinder Block
    G02657194Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Apply small amount of Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
  4. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
  5. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
  6. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
  7. Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N.m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
  8. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
  9. Raise engine by way of oil pan with a wood block placed between jack and oil pan.
  10. Remove temporary bolts from frame brackets and lower engine. Install mount insulator through bolts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  11. Lower vehicle.
  12. Connect the distributor cap.
  13. Install dipstick.
  14. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
  15. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
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