LHS V6-3.5L VIN G (1998)
Oil Filter Adapter: Technical Service Bulletins
Oil Filter Adapter - Comes Out During Oil Filter Removal
NUMBER: 09-02-99
GROUP: Engine
DATE: April 16, 1999
SUBJECT:
Oil Filter Adapter Coming Out of Engine Block During Removal of Oil Filter
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2/3.5L ENGINE.
DISCUSSION:
The engine oil filter to block adapter should not come out of the block when the oil filter is removed. A revised oil filter adapter has been designed to
prevent this from occurring. Any time the oil filter is removed and the adapter comes with it, the adapter should be replaced. Tighten adapter to 40 Nm
(30 ft. lbs.).
NOTE:
IF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE BLOCK WITH THE OIL FILTER, DO NOT REPLACE THE ADAPTER.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
53007563
Adapter, Engine Oil Filter, 3.2/3.5L Engine
POLICY: Information Only
