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Pan-Engine Oil: Installation

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Fig 1: T-Joint RTV Sealant Application
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1 - Front Cover T-Joints
2 - Rear Oil Retainer T-Joints
  1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.
    NOTE: Mopar® Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints, (area where front cover, rear retainer, block, and oil pan gasket meet). The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x 25 mm in each of the 4 T-joint locations.
  2. Apply Mopar ® Engine RTV at the 4 T- joints.
    NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.
  3. Install a new oil pan gasket/windage tray assembly.
  4. If removed, reinstall the oil pump pickup tube with new o-ring. Tighten tube to pump fasteners to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: 5.7 WK Torque Sequence
    GC0027261Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: The horizontal M10 fasteners are 5 mm longer in length, and must be reinstalled in original locations.
    NOTE: New M6 fasteners must be used when reinstalling the oil pan. Do not reuse the old M6 fasteners.
  5. Align the rear of the oil pan with the rear face of the engine block, and install the M10 and M6 oil pan fasteners finger tight. Using the following torque sequence, torque the M6 mounting bolts to 5 N.m (44 in.lbs.).
  6. Using the following torque sequence, torque the M10 oil pan fasteners to 54 N.m (39 ft.lbs.).
  7. Using the following torque sequence, torque the M6 oil pan fasteners to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).
    Fig 3: Remove/Install Oil Pan To Transmission Bolts
    GC0027262Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - BOLTS
  8. Install both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1). Torque the bolts to 54 N.m ( 39 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Engine Support Tool
    GC0027264Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Lower the engine into mounts using special tool # 8534 (1).
    Fig 5: Engine Mount Bolt
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  10. Install both the left and right side engine mount bolts (3) and nuts. Torque the studs and nuts to 54 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).
  11. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.
    Fig 6: Engine Support Tool
    GC0027264Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Remove special tool # 8534 (1).
  13. Install the intake manifold. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION) .
  14. Install the front axle. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - C200FE - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 7: 5.7L Engine Appearance Cover
    GC0027263Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Install the engine cover (1).
  16. Fill engine oil.
  17. Install oil filter, if removed.
  18. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  19. Start engine and check for leaks.
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