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Section 15 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)): Collar-Structural: Installation

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Fig 1: Remove Structural Collar
GC0015346Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install structural collar (1) from the right rear.
    Fig 2: Locating Structural Collar Bolts
    GC0015227Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: The structural collar must be tightened using this service procedure, or damage to transmission case and/or oil pan may occur.
  2. Position structural collar (3) in place.
  3. Finger tighten all bolts (2),(4).
    NOTE: Make sure that structural collar (3) is flush with the oil pan (1) and the transmission bell housing.
  4. Install the vertical collar bolts (2) to oil pan, pre-torque bolts to 1.1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
  5. Install the horizontal collar bolts (4) to transmission and tighten to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  6. Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque all bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Lower Splash Shield
    GC0015233Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Install lower splash shield (2) and retaining bolts (1).
  8. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 4: Locating Battery
    GC0015222Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Connect negative battery (1) cable.