Oil Pump & Front Cover: Installation
- Lubricate oil pump gears with engine oil, and install gears with timing marks aligned. See Fig 1
. Install oil pump cover, and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- If crankshaft oil seal is removed, use Seal Installer (MD998375) to install seal in front cover. Use a socket of proper diameter to install silent shaft oil seals.
- Position Oil Seal Guide (MD998285) over front of crankshaft. Lubricate crankshaft oil seal and oil seal guide with engine oil. Install front cover with NEW gasket, and lightly tighten bolts. Install oil filter bracket. Ensure proper length bolts are installed. See Fig 2
. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install plug cap with NEW "O" ring. Using Plug Cap Socket (MD998162), tighten plug cap to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Apply thread sealant to oil switch threads before installing. Tighten all bolts to specification.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.