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ENGINE - V8

12-2-54 REPAIRS

Filter - engine oil 

$% 12.60.04 

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and 
cautions in the battery disconnection section are 
observed. 
 

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 GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical 

Precautions.

Remove

1. Position absorbent cloth beneath oil filter 

housing to collect spillage.

2. Remove oil filter cap and filter element from oil 

filter housing. Remove oil filter element from oil 
filter cap. Discard filter element and 2 'O' rings.

Refit

1. Clean oil filter cap and housing.
2. Fit 2 new oil filter 'O' rings and lubricate with 

clean engine oil.

3. Fit new oil filter element into oil filter cap.
4. Fit oil filter cap and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5. Remove absorbent cloth.
6. Clean oil filter cap and housing.
7. Remove engine oil dipstick.
8. Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine to 

correct level.

9. Clean engine oil filler cap and mating face.

10. Fit engine oil filler cap.
11. Fit engine oil dipstick.
12. Start engine and run at idle speed until oil 

pressure warning light extinguishes.

13. Visually check oil filter cap for signs of leakage.
14. Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil 

level. Top up if necessary.

Tube - dipstick 

$% 12.60.09 

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and 
cautions in the battery disconnection section are 
observed. 
 

 + 

 GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical 

Precautions.

Remove

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Remove dipstick.

4. Remove 2 nuts securing dipstick tube bracket 

to camshaft cover.

5. Remove nut and clamp securing dipstick tube 

to oil sump. 

6. Remove dipstick tube, washer and 'O' ring, 

discard 'O' ring.

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