INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the bedplate and oil pan.
2. Clean the oil pan and block gasket mating surfaces.
3. Inspect integrated oil pan gasket, and replace as necessary.
4. Drop the oil pump pick-up tube into the oil pan, and install the oil pan, pick-up tube, and the windage tray, as an assembly, from the front of the vehicle.
5. Install the windage tray, then the oil pump pick-up tube, and the (2) nuts and (1) bolt holding the oil pump pick-up tube, in place.
NOTE: It will be necessary to move the oil pan from side to side to gain access to these fasteners.
6. Torque the pick-up tube fasteners.
1. Install the oil pan.
2. Install and torque the oil pan bolts..
3. Install the engine to transmission structural cover, (if equipped).
4. Lower engine, and remove Special Tool 8534.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine using Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
7. Remove the Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Tighten both engine mount through bolts.
10. Install the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Refill engine oil.
13. Reconnect battery.
14. Start engine and check for leaks.
INSTALLATION - 4x4
1. Inspect oil pan gasket for defects, and replace if necessary.
2. Clean the oil pan and block gasket mating surfaces.
3. Drop the oil pump pick-up tube into the oil pan, and install the oil pan, pick-up tube, and the windage tray, as an assembly, from the front of the vehicle.
4. Install the windage tray, then the oil pump pick-up tube, and the (2) nuts and (1) bolt holding the oil pump pick-up tube, in place.
NOTE: It will be necessary to move the oil pan from side to side to gain access to these fasteners.
5. Torque the pick-up tube fasteners.
6. Install the oil pan.
7. Install and torque the oil pan bolts.
8. Install the engine to transmission structural cover, (if equipped).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Lower the engine using Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
11. Remove the Engine Support Fixture, special Tool # 8534.
12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Tighten both engine mount through bolts.
14. Install the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
15. Install the front axle assembly to the vehicle (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - INSTALLATION).
16. Install the skid plate (if equipped).
17. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Refill engine oil.
20. Reconnect battery.
21. Start engine, and check for leaks.