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Oil Cooler Lines (4WD): Installation

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  1. Install new seals on both ends of each remote engine oil filter line.
  2. Install the bolt attaching the remote engine oil filter lines to the remote engine oil filter lines (engine mounted) adapter. Tighten the bolt to 26 ft lbs. (35 N.m).
  3. Install the bolt attaching the remote engine oil filter lines to the remote (frame mounted) engine oil filter adapter. Tighten the bolt to 26 ft lbs. (35 N.m).
  4. Install the remote engine oil filter lines support clamp bolt. Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 INCH lbs).
  5. Install new seals to the engine oil cooler lines at the remote (frame mounted) engine oil filter adapter.
  6. Install the bolt attaching the engine oil cooler lines to the remote (frame mounted) engine oil filter adapter. Tighten the attaching bolt to 35 N.m (26 ft lbs).
  7. When performing the following procedure, do not reuse the old retaining rings. Replace the old retaining rings with NEW ones. Do not install the NEW retaining ring onto the connector by pushing the retaining ring down over the connector.
  8. Install a new retaining ring (E-clip) into each quick connector at the radiator engine oil cooler inlet and outlet by following the next 3 steps.
  9. Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring in one of the slots in the quick connector. See Fig 8. Rotate the retaining ring around the connector until the retaining ring is positioned with all 3 ears through the 3 slots. See Fig 9.
  10. Ensure the 3 retaining ring ears can be seen from the inside of the connector and the retaining ring can move freely in the slots.
  11. Install the engine oil cooler lines into the quick connectors at the radiator engine oil cooler inlet and outlet until a click is heard or felt. Pull back on the engine oil cooler lines to ensure a proper connection.
  12. Inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.
  13. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Oil Cooler Lines At Oil Cooler
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Fig 2: Removing Retainer Rings From Radiator Fittings
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Fig 3: Removing Retaining Ring From Fitting
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Fig 4: Pulling Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
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Fig 5: Removing & Installing Support Clamp
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Fig 6: Removing & Installing Oil Filter Adapter line
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Fig 7: Removing Oil Cooler Lines & Seals At Filter Adapter
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Fig 8: Installing Retaining Ring In Fitting
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Fig 9: Rotating Fitting To Seat Retainer Ring
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