1. Apply a 2-3 mm (0 .7 9 -0 .1 1 8 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) bead o f sealant to the upper oil pan mating surfaces. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
2. Apply a 2-3 mm (0 .7 9 -0 .1 1 8 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) bead o f sealant to the flywheel housing sealing surface. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
3. Install the upper oil pan to the engine block. Ensure the oil level indicator tube is installed into the upper oil pan.
5. Install the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
6 . Install the battery cable bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
7. Install the battery cable bracket nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
8. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
9. Install the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Replacement.
10. If vehicle is a 4WD, install the front differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD) or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) .
11. If vehicle is a 2WD, Connect the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm. Refer to Relay Rod Replacement.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt to the indicator tube bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
14. Install the oil level indicator.
15. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
