Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Pan - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the bedplate and oil pan.
2. Position the oil pan gasket and pickup tube with new o-ring. Install the mounting bolt and nuts. Tighten bolt and nuts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the oil pan and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
4. Lower the engine into mounts using special tool (1) 8534B
5. Install both the left and right side engine mount through bolts. Tighten the bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove special tool 8534B
7. Install structural dust cover.
NOTE: On 4WD vehicles, the front axle must be lowered, to provide clearance for oil pan removal. It is not necessary to remove the front axle
from the vehicle, or remove the axle shafts.
8. For 4WD Vehicles Raise axle using suitable jack.
