Oil Pressure Relief Valve: Installation

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Fig 1: OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SEATING

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HAMMER

2 - DRIVER

3 - OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CAP

4 - ENGINE BLOCK SURFACE

5 - OIL PICK UP TUBE

Thoroughly clean all components and relief valve pocket in cylinder block.
Lubricate all oil pressure relief valve components with engine oil.
Install oil pressure relief valve plunger, spring, and cap.
WARNING: DO NOT strike the oil pressure valve cap with a hammer

CAUTION: Care must be taken not to interfere with the engine front cover or the oil pick up tube when seating the oil relief valve cap. Failure to install the valve cap flush with the engine block surface correctly will result in low oil pressure and possible engine damage.
Using a driver with a flat surface, carefully tap the oil pressure relief valve cap into place until the cap seats flush with engine block. See Fig 1.
Install oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) .