Filter, Engine Oil: Installation
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- Lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.NOTE:
Do not over tighten the oil filter.
- Thread the oil filter (1) onto the oil cooler (2) oil filter boss.
- When the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil cooler sealing surface, hand tighten the oil filter one half turn, or 180°.
- Position the belly pan to the under side of the vehicle and install the retainers (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil as described in this article.
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Turn the engine off and check the oil level.
