Oil Filter Explanation

ENGINE OIL FILTER DESCRIPTION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. Chrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar® or equivalent oil filter be used.


CAUTION: When performing an engine oil change, the oil filter cap must be removed. Removing the oil filter cap releases oil held within the oil filter cavity and allows it to drain into the sump. Failure to remove the cap prior to reinstallation of the drain plug will not allow complete draining of the used engine oil.

ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL
1. Place an oil absorbent cloth around the oil filter housing at the base of the oil filter cap.
2. Rotate the oil filter cap (1) counterclockwise until it is disengaged from the oil filter housing (2).
3. Lifting the oil filter cap upward, remove the oil filter from the housing.
4. Remove the oil filter from the oil filter cap.
5. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (1).


ENGINE OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
NOTE: It is not necessary to pre-oil the oil filter or fill the oil filter housing.
1. Lightly lubricate the new O-ring seal (Fig 4) #1 with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seal on the filter cap.
3. Install the new oil filter into the oil filter cap (Fig 3).
4. Install the oil filter into oil filter housing (Fig 2).
5. Thread the oil filter cap (Fig 1) #1 into the oil filter housing (Fig 1) #2 and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
6. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE