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12. Install oil fill cap.
13. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
14. Stop engine and inspect oil level. Adjust oil level as necessary.
OIL SPECIFICATION
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends a fully synthetic API certifiedengine oil of the proper viscosity grade for
refill. Viper engine factory fill is Mobil 1
10W-30 Synthetic.
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All DaimlerChrysler Corporation engines are equipped with a high qualityfull-flow, disposable type oil filter.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar
or equivalent oil filter be used.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine.
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COOLER & LINES-OIL
DESCRIPTION
An engine oil cooler is used on all models. The cooler is a coolant-to-oil type and mounted on the right front inner
fender.
OPERATION
Engine oil travels from the oil pump and filter to the oil cooler via an oil supply line. The oil is cooled and returned
to the engine via an oil return line. Engine oil is then pumped into the main oil gallery. Engine coolant flows into the
cooler from the heater return hose and exits into the water pump inlet nipple.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove dust cap by pulling it straight back off of
quick connect fitting (1).
2. Place disconnect tool (4) onto oil cooler line with
the fingers of the tool facing the quick connect fit-
ting (1).
3. Slide disconnect tool down the line and engage the
fingers of the tool into the retaining clip. When
properly engaged in the clip, the tool will fit flush
against the quick connect fitting.
4. Rotate the disconnect tool 60° to expand the
retaining clip.
5. While holding the disconnect tool against the quick
connect fitting, pull back on the oil cooler line to
remove.
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ASSEMBLY
1. Align oil cooler line (3) with quick connect fitting (1)
while pushing straight into the fitting.
2. Push in on oil cooler line (3) until a “click” is heard
or felt.
3. Slide dust cap (4) down the oil cooler line (3) and
snap it over the quick connect fitting (1) until it is
fully seated and rotates freely. Dust cap (4) will
only snap over quick connect fitting (1) when the
cooler line (3) is properly installed.
NOTE: If dust cap will not snap into place, repeat
assembly step #2.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect oil cooler coolant hoses (3).
2. Disconnect throttle body air inlet hose, remove air
cleaner housing assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING -
REMOVAL).
3. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4. Using Special Tool 9005, disconnect oil supply (1)
and return lines (2) at oil cooler (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL COOLER & LINES -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. Remove fasteners securing oil cooler to inner
fender and remove oil cooler.
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INSTALLATION
1. Position oil cooler to mounting position.
2. Install oil cooler fasteners. Tighten to 12 Nꞏm (105
in. lbs.).
3. Connect oil supply (1) and return lines (2) to oil
cooler and.
4. Connect oil cooler coolant hoses (3).
5. Install air cleaner housing assembly, connect throt-
tle body air inlet hose (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING -
INSTALLATION).
6. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE
- STANDARD PROCEDURE).
7. Start the engine to circulate and fill the oil cooler.
Shut off the engine and check the oil level. Add oil
as needed.
8. Inspect the oil cooler connections for leaks.
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PA N - O I L
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect engine oil indicator tube fastener from
the right cylinder head cover.
3. Install engine lifting fixture TOOL 9363 and support
TOOL.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Remove the lower engine shield.
6. Drain engine oil.
7. Remove the front cross member (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - REMOVAL)
8. Remove flywheel inspection cover.
9. Loosen engine mount through bolts.
10. Wiggle and separate the oil level indicator tube
from the oil pan.
NOTE: Careful positioning of the jack stand is nec-
essary to prevent damage to other components
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11. Using lifting fixture TOOL 9363 and support TOOL , raise the front of theengine
12. Remove transmission to oil pan fasteners.
13. Remove oil pan bolts and remove oil pan.
NOTE: Clean and inspect oil pan gasket. The pan gasket can be used again if ingood condition.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean gasket surfaces.Inspect oil pan gasket. Replace as necessary.
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2. Apply an 1/8 in. bead of Mopar Engine RTV at the two joints between the cylinder block to timing chain case
cover and the two joints between the rear main seal retainer and engine block.
3. Position oil pan and gasket to engine block, seat the oil level indicatortube in the oil pan and hand start all
fasteners.
4. Tighten the transmission to oil pan bolts in finger
tight.
5. Torque 5/16-18 oil pan bolts to 23 Nꞏm (200 in.
lbs.). Torque 1/4-20 oil pan bolts to 11 Nꞏm (95 in
lbs.).
6. Torque transmission to oil pan bolts to 23 Nꞏm (200
in. lbs.).
7. Lower the engine.
8. Install and tighten engine mount through bolts to
102 Nꞏm (75 ft. lbs.).
9. Install flywheel inspection cover.
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10. Install frame front cross member (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - INSTALLATION).
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Install the oil level indicator tube fastener.
13. Fill the crankcase with the correct oil to proper
level.
14. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.