Structural Collar/Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. 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.