Tools Required
|     •  | J 21867  Pressure
Gage and Hose Assembly | 
 
- With the vehicle on a level surface, run the vehicle for a few
minutes, allow adequate drain down time (2-3 minutes) and measure
for a low oil level.
 
- If required, add the recommended grade engine oil and fill the
crankcase until the oil level measures full on the oil level indicator.
 
- Run the engine briefly (10-15 seconds) and verify
low or no oil pressure on the vehicle gauge or light.
 
- Listen for a noisy valve train or a knocking noise.
 
- Inspect for the following:
 
| •  | Oil diluted by the following: | 
 
| •  | Malfunctioning oil filter bypass valve | 
 
| •  | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage | 
 
| •  | Incorrect or faulty oil pressure gage sensor | 
 
| •  | Improper engine oil viscosity for the expected temperature | 
 
- Remove the oil pressure gage sensor.
 
- Install the J 21867 
 with the J 43027 
.
 
- Start the engine and then allow the engine to reach normal operation
temperature.
 
- Measure the engine oil pressure.
 
- Compare the readings to the 
Engine Mechanical Specifications 
.
 
- If the engine oil pressure is below specifications, inspect the
engine for one or more of the following:
 
| •  | Loose oil pump-to-engine block bolts | 
 
| •  | Loose, plugged or damaged oil pump screen | 
 
| •  | Missing or damaged oil pump screen O-ring seal | 
 
| •  | Damage or leak in the oil pump screen suction tube | 
 
| •  | Damage or leak in the timing chain tensioner oil tube | 
 
| •  | Malfunctioning oil pump pressure regulator valve | 
 
| •  | Missing or incorrectly installed oil gallery plugs | 
 
| •  | Excessive bearing clearance for the following: | 
 
| •  | Cracked, porous or restricted oil galleries | 
 
- Repair or replace components as necessary.