Oil Cooler Replacement: Installation

Install engine oil cooler.
Apply a 2 mm (0.08 in.) head of Loctite 5900® or equivalent, in the groove around engine oil cooler cover in place of oil seal.

Fig 1: Applying Loctite To Oil Cooler Cover
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Install engine oil cooler cover.
Install engine oil cooler cover bolts using torque sequence shown. See Fig 2.
Torque:

Engine Oil Cooler Cover Bolt: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)
Install engine oil cooler inlet and outlet nuts.
Torque:

Engine Oil Cooler Inlet and Outlet Nut: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)

Fig 2: Connecting Cooler Lines To Oil Cooler
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WARNING: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.
Raise and support vehicle.
Install oil feed line.
Install return line.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Line Port
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Install oil feed line to engine block.
Torque:

Oil Cooler Feed and Return Lines to Engine Block: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)
Install return line to the engine block.
Torque:

Oil Cooler Feed and Return Lines to Engine Block: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)

Fig 4: Installing Oil Cooler Line To Engine Block
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Install engine oil cooler line clamp.
Install crank sensor.
Install crank sensor bolt.
Torque:

Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs)
Install oil filter housing.
Torque:

Oil Filter Cartridge Housing-to-

Engine: 45 N.m (33 ft-lbs)
Lower vehicle.
Install oil feed and install return lines to engine oil cooler. Use four new seals.
Torque:

Oil Cooler Feed and Return Lines to Engine

Block: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs)

Fig 5: Installing Oil Cooler Lines To Oil Cooler
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Install coolant bridge. See Figure.
Check and fill engine oil as necessary.