Oil Pan: Installation: 4WD
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- Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16 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 (Figure).
- Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Figure).
- Apply small amount of Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
- Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
- Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
- Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
- Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N.m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
- Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install transmission inspection cover.
- Install engine mount support brackets and insulators (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/FRONT MOUNT-INSTALLATION ).
- Install front driving axle (Refer to FRONT AXLE-C205F ).
- Lower vehicle
- Connect the distributor cap.
- Install dipstick.
- Connect the negative cable to the battery.
- Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.