Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
3. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it from the cylinder block oil filter boss.
4. When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove filter from vehicle.
5. With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing surface of oil and grime.
0il Filter Installation
1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine oil or chassis grease.
2. Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks.
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essentially, this repair consists of:
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Drilling out worn or damaged threads.
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Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or equivalent.
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Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring the hole back to its original thread size.
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain the original center line.
Heli-Coil tools and inserts are readily available from automotive parts jobbers.
