Structural Collar/Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, and 2003 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The collar must be tighten using this service procedure, as damage to collar and/or oil pan may occur.
- Install structural collar (Figure) using the following tightening sequence:
- Install the vertical collar to oil pan bolts. Torque bolts initially to 1.1 N.m (10 in. lbs.).
- Install the horizontal collar to transmission bolts and torque to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Lower vehicle.