Cooler, Oil: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If installing a new oil cooler, lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.
- Position the notch in the oil cooler to the tab (a) on the oil filter adapter.
- Install the oil cooler connector bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the coolant inlet (2) and outlet (3) hoses.
- Install the oil cooler heat shield (4) with three bolts (5) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
- Install the oil filter (1) until the gasket contacts base. Tighten the oil filter to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Start engine and check for leaks.
- Install the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .