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Tools Required

J 45299 Engine Preluber

    Important: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.


    Object Number: 1958091  Size: SH

    Important: Use a six-point socket to remove the oil filter cap (1).

  1. Remove the oil filter adapter cap (1) from the engine oil filter adapter (3).
  2. Remove the oil filter cartridge (2).
  3. Discard the oil filter cartridge (2).

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1960781  Size: SH
  4. Lubricate the oil filter cap threads with clean engine oil.

  5. Object Number: 1958091  Size: SH
  6. Install the NEW oil filter cartridge (2).
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

    Important: Use a six-point socket to install the oil filter cap.

  8. Install the oil filter adapter cap (1) to the engine oil filter adapter (3).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter cap to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1961745  Size: SH

    Important: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.

  10. Remove the oil pressure sending unit (2) from the oil filter adapter (3).
  11. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector (1).
  12. Install a 14 x 1.5 mm adapter to the oil filter adapter (3).
  13. Install the flexible hose to the adapter and open the valve.
  14. Pump the handle on the J 45299 in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  15. Close the valve and remove the flexible hose and adapter from the oil filter adapter.

  16. Object Number: 1961745  Size: SH
  17. Install the oil pressure sending unit (2) to the oil filter adapter (3).
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sending unit to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  19. Connect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector (1).
  20. Top-off the engine oil to the correct level.