Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER

REMOVAL
All engines are equipped with a high quality full flow, disposable type oil filter. Daimler/Chrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar or equivalent oil filter be used.
1. Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.





3. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise (Fig. 92) to remove it from the cylinder block oil filter boss.
4. When filter separates from cylinder block oil filter boss, tip gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove filter from vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure filter gasket was removed with filter.

5. With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing surface of oil and grime.

INSTALLATION





1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket (Fig. 93)(2) with engine oil.
2. Thread filter (3) onto adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks.