Installation Procedure
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- If equipped with RPO LY6 (6.0L) engine, perform the following:
- Install the oil cooler hose assembly and a NEW gasket.
- Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- If equipped with a RPO L76 (6.0L) engine, perform the following.
- Install the oil cooler hose assembly and a NEW gasket.
- Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- For 2500 series vehicles, raise the differential carrier into position.
- Install the differential carrier left side upper bolt and nut until snug.
- Install the differential carrier left side lower bolt and nut until snug.
- Install the differential carrier right side nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- For 1500 series vehicles, raise the differential carrier into position.
- Install the differential carrier right side nuts.
- Install the differential carrier left side bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- If equipped, install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
- Remove the jack or utility stand from the rear of the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Ensure the oil cooler line being installed has a plastic cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting. If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged, obtain a new cap. Install the cap onto the cooler line prior cooler line installation.
- Do not use the plastic cap in order to install the cooler line into the fitting.
- If equipped with RPO LY6 (6.0L) engine, install the oil cooler hoses to the clip.
- Ensure the oil cooler line being installed has a plastic cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting. If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged, obtain a new cap. Install the cap onto the cooler line prior cooler line installation.
- Do not use the plastic cap in order to install the cooler line into the fitting.
- If equipped with RPO L76 (6.0L) engine, perform the following:
- Install the oil cooler hoses to the hose clip on the fan shroud.
- Snap the oil cooler hose clip shut.
- Install the oil cooler lines to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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