Upper Oil Pan

UPPER OIL PAN

CAUTION: Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar(R) Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION: Following the application of Mopar(R) Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 20 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.





1. Clean the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
2. Apply a 2 to 3 mm wide bead of Mopar(R) Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the upper oil pan as shown in the following locations:
- Oil pan to engine block flange (1)
- Two timing cover to engine block T-joints (2)
- Two rear seal retainer to engine block T-joints (3)

CAUTION: Make sure that the rear face of the oil pan is flush to the transmission bell housing before tightening any of the oil pan mounting bolts. A gap between the oil pan and the transmission could crack the oil pan or transmission casting.





3. Install the oil pan to the engine block making sure the oil pan is flush to the transmission bell housing. Secure the oil pan to the engine block with nineteen oil pan mounting bolts (1) finger tight.





4. Install the four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1) and tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).





5. Tighten the nineteen previously installed oil pan mounting bolts (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the two bolts (1) to the rear oil seal retainer flange and tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.





8. Fasten the transmission cooler line retainer (1) to the oil pan flange.





9. Install the lower oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Installation.





10. Position the belly pan and install the retainers (1).
11. Lower the vehicle.





12. Position the oil level indicator (2), install the retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
13. Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil .





14. Position the air inlet hose assembly (5) onto the throttle body and the air cleaner housing.
15. Secure the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet onto the ball stud (4).
16. Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner housing (3) to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
17. Tighten the clamp (2) at the throttle body to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
18. Connect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (1).





19. Position the engine cover (1) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.





20. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
21. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature and check for leaks.