Housing, Oil Filter: Installation
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- If removed, install the oil pressure sensor (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If removed, install the oil temperature sensor (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install new oil filter housing seals onto the oil filter housing.
- Install the heater hose (2) to the oil filter housing.
- Position the oil filter housing on the engine block.
- Loosely install the five oil filter housing retaining bolts.
- Tighten the oil filter housing bolts in the sequence shown to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Connect the oil pressure sensor (1) electrical connector (2).
- Connect the oil temperature sensor (1) electrical connector (2).
- Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
- If required, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to OIL .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
Always use NEW dry seals when installing the oil filter housing. Lubricate the O-ring seals (1, 2) with clean engine oil prior to installation.
