Hombre S Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (2000)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Remote Oil Filter Adapter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Position a suitable container to catch the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filter.
4. Remove the engine oil cooler pipes from the remote engine oil filter adapter.
5. Remove the remote oil filter inlet and outlet hoses from the remote oil filter adapter.
6. Remove the nuts and the remote oil filter adapter from the remote oil filter mounting bracket.
7. If necessary, remove the remote oil filter adapter mounting bracket and bolts from the radiator support.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the remote oil filter adapter mounting bracket and bolts to the radiator support, if removed.
Tighten the remote oil filter adapter mounting bracket bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the remote oil filter adapter and nuts to the mounting bracket.
Tighten the remote oil filter adapter nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the remote oil filter inlet and outlet hoses to the remote oil filter adapter.
4. Install the engine oil cooler pipes to the remote engine oil filter adapter.
5. Install the engine oil filter.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Operate the engine and check for leaks.
8. Inspect the engine oil level and fill to the proper level.
