Checking Engine Oil Pressure
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the oil pressure sensor from the oil filter housing. Refer to SENSOR, OIL PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
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- Install Pressure Gauge (special tool #C-3292A, Gauge, Pressure) (1) to the oil pressure port. Tighten to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.).
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
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- Start and idle the engine. If oil pressure is 0 at idle, shut off the engine and consult the Engine Lubrication and Diagnostic Table. Refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION DIAGNOSTIC TABLE
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- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Verify that the engine has acceptable oil pressure. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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