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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM The lubrication system is a full flow filtration pres- sure feed type. Oil from the oil pan is pumped by a OIL PAN SERVICE REMOVAL (1) Disconnect negative battery cable, remove en- gine oil dipstick. (2) Raise vehicle. Drain engine oil. CLEANING AND INSPECTION (1) Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Clean all gasket material from mounting (2) Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or damaged threads and repair as necessary. Install Im (20 ft. lb.). (3) Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distortion. Straighten flange if necessary. (4) Clean oil screen and pipe in clean solvent. In- spect condition of screen. INSTALLATION (1) Install oil pick-up tube into Chain Case Cover tighten screw to 28 N Im (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2). (2) Apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent, at the parting line of (3) Use a new pan gasket (Fig. 4). Im (200 in. lb.). (5) Lower vehicle and install oil dipstick. Fig. 1 Engine Oiling System Fig. 2 Oil Pump Pick-up Tube Service 9 - 122 3.3/3.8L ENGINE Ä |