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Oil Filter Adapter Installation Without Engine Oil Cooler

  1. Install NEW O-ring seals in the oil filter adapter.

  2. Object Number: 591904  Size: SH
  3. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  7. Install the oil pressure sensor.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591872  Size: SH
  9. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  10. Install the oil filter.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 522513  Size: SH
  12. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
  13. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation With Engine Oil Cooler

  1. Install NEW O-ring seals in the oil filter adapter.

  2. Object Number: 591906  Size: SH
  3. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  7. Install the oil pressure sensor.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591905  Size: SH
  9. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  10. Install the oil filter.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 522520  Size: SH
  12. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
  13. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).