Aspen 4WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
NOTE: When the oil pan is removed, a new integral windage tray and gasket assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.
21. Install the new windage tray/oil pan gasket.
22. Install the oil pump pickup tube with a new O-ring and tighten bolt/nut (2) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
23. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.
NOTE: Mopar(R) Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints (1,2), (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.
24. Apply Mopar(R) Engine RTV at the 4 T- joints (1,2).
