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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 828878  Size: SH
  1. Remove the four fasteners from the engine cover (1).
  2. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.

  3. Object Number: 828938  Size: SH
  4. Remove the two bolts and the generator support brace from the intake manifold.
  5. Remove the one bolt (3) that secures the lower portion of the breather pipe (1) of the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system.
  6. Remove the two nuts (4) securing the PCV breather pipe to the cylinder head.
  7. Disconnect the PCV breather hose (2) from the PCV breather pipe (1).
  8. Remove the PCV breather pipe.

  9. Object Number: 847997  Size: MH
  10. Remove the oil filter plug (3) from the cylinder head.

  11. Object Number: 644384  Size: SH
  12. Remove the oil filter (2) from the oil filter plug (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 644384  Size: SH
  1. Install the oil filter (2) into the oil filter plug (1).

  2. Object Number: 847997  Size: MH
  3. Install the oil filter plug  (3) with a new O-ring (2) into the cylinder head.
  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. Tighten the oil filter plug.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 828938  Size: SH
  7. Connect the PCV breather hose (2) to the PCV breather pipe (1).
  8. Install the PCV breather pipe (1), with a new gasket (5), to the cylinder head.
  9. Secure the PCV breather pipe to the cylinder head with the two nuts (4).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  11. Secure the lower portion of the PCV breather pipe (1) to intake manifold with the one bolt (3).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  13. Install the generator support brace to the intake manifold and secure with two bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 828878  Size: SH
  15. Install the engine cover (1) to the engine.
  16. Secure the engine cover (1) with the four fasteners.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 7 N·m (62 lb in).