INSTALLATION - 4x4
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect oil pan gasket for defects, and replace if necessary.
- Clean the oil pan and block gasket mating surfaces.
- Drop the oil pump pick-up tube into the oil pan, and install the oil pan, pick-up tube, and the windage tray, as an assembly, from the front of the vehicle.
- Install the windage tray, then the oil pump pick-up tube, and the (2) nuts and (1) bolt holding the oil pump pick-up tube, in place.NOTE: It will be necessary to move the oil pan from side to side to gain access to these fasteners.
- Torque the pick-up tube fasteners.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install and torque the oil pan bolts.
- Install the engine to transmission structural cover, (if equipped).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Lower the engine using Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
- Remove the Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten both engine mount through bolts.
- Install the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
- Install the front axle assembly to the vehicle (Refer to FRONT AXLE - 186FIA ).
- Install the skid plate (if equipped).
- Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill engine oil.
- Reconnect battery.
- Start engine, and check for leaks.