Oil Cooler - Body Off: Installation
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- Using new press-in-place gaskets, install the oil cooler cover assembly and 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
- Install the new press-in-place gaskets, the oil filter base and the 10 screws.
- On new oil cooler cover, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- On used oil cooler cover, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Install a new gasket, the oil filter return tube assembly and the screw.
- Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
- On new oil return tubes, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- On used oil return tubes, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Install a new O-ring seal, the oil filter housing and the 4 Torx bolts.
- Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Install a new oil filter element and the oil filter cap.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the turbocharger pedestal. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - TURBOCHARGER article.
- Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold - Body Off .
NOTE:
In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler cover assembly (with oil cooler). Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.
NOTE:
The old oil cooler cover screws or new self-tapping screws must be used to cut the threads in the new oil cooler cover.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring seal on the oil filter cap and apply clean engine oil.