Engine- Oil Leaks From Oil Filter Adapter

01-044/04 2003-2004 B-SERIES - 4.0L - OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2003-2004 B4000

DESCRIPTION

Some B4000 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the rear of the engine. When the oil filter adapter leaks, the oil leak may appear to be coming from the rear main oil seal and/or ladder frame gasket area. The leak may be coming from the oil filter adapter, due to porosity.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
Prior to any repair attempts, inspect the oil filter adapter and determine the oil leak source, per Workshop Manual Section 01-01 ENGINE OIL LEAKS - FLUORESCENT OIL ADDITIVE METHOD. If the oil filter adapter is the source, replace the adapter following the repair procedure.

1. Verify customer concern.

NOTE:
It may be possible to remove the oil filter adapter without removing the exhaust manifold.

2. Remove the right hand exhaust manifold. See appropriate Workshop Manual section 01-15C EXHAUST MANIFOLD RIGHT HAND REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L.

3. Remove the oil filter.

4. Remove the oil filter adapter mounting bolt and the adapter from the engine.





5. Position the new oil filter adapter gasket (1F60-14-702) to the oil filter adapter (1F22-14-310A).

6. Position the new oil filter adapter to the engine block.

7. Install a new oil filter mounting bolt seal (ZZM2-14-103) onto the mounting bolt and install the bolt into the engine block (hand-tighten).





8. Torque the adapter mounting bolt to 57 N-m (42 lb-ft).

9. Install new oil filter.

10. Refill oil to proper level.

11. If removed, install the right hand exhaust manifold. See appropriate Workshop Manual section 0 1 - 15C EXHAUST MANIFOLD RIGHT HAND REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L.

12. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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