You should first wipe the oil pan and the places it will seal and check if the timing chain cover gaskets are still good. Use 1/8 inch Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II on the T-joints on both ends of the oil pan gasket (the junction between the oil pan gasket and the
Timing Cover gasket at the front and at the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer gasket at the rear). Put the oil pan gasket onto the block of the engine. When attaching the oil pan and timing chain cover, first place the oil pan so that the oil level indicator tube is aligned, then put the fasteners on while ensuring the oil pan bolts and nuts are not fully tightened, compressing the gasket's seal and aligning the front of the oil pan to the front of the block. Following that, put in the lower timing chain cover bolts and tighten them to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.), before installing the bolts on the oil pan to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) and the oil pan nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.). Install and tighten both bolts at the bottom, first between the A/C compressor and oil pan, to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.,) and then between the alternator bracket and oil pan, also tightened to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.). Install the new
Oil Filter and the drain plug and next install the structural collar. Add the steering gear and fit the mounting bolts, tightening them to 70 Nm (95 ft. lbs.). Place the new lower pinch bolt into the steering coupling on the gear and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). Then connect the electrical connector to the steering gear. After that, hang the power steering line support and tighten it, then put on the lower splash shield and fasten its bolts. First, lower your vehicle, add the engine oil level indicator, pour in the proper oil to the correct level in the engine crankcase, link up the negative battery cable and start the engine to make sure there are no leaks.