Pan, Oil: Installation
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- Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive may result in engine fluid leakage.
CAUTION:Following the application of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within the next 10 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
- Apply Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive at the front cover to the engine block parting lines (1).
- Apply a 2 mm bead of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive around the oil pan as shown in illustration.
- Install the oil pan and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the oil drain plug (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle. and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level.
- If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Start the engine and check for leaks.