Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
1. Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
2. Clean the oil pan gasket surface. DO NOT use a grinder wheel or other abrasive tool to clean sealing surface.
3. Clean oil screen and tube thoroughly in clean solvent.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or damaged threads. Repair as necessary.
2. Inspect the oil pan mounting flange for bends or distortion. Straighten flange, if necessary.
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) # 8534.
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 # 8534.
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.
9. For 4WD Vehicles Install the front axle mounting bolts.
10. For 4WD Vehicles Install the pinion bracket.
11. For 4WD Vehicles Install the front driveshaft to the front axle.
12. Fill engine oil.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Start engine and check for leaks.
