Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 1505

4. Remove lower splash shield retaining bolts (1) and

splash shield (2).

5. Drain engine oil (5) and remove oil filter (3).

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6. Remove the steering coupler bolt (4) and separate

coupler (1) from rack (3).

7. Disconnect power steering pressure switch electri-

cal connector (1).

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8. Remove steering rack mounting bolts (1).

9. Remove power steering line support (2) from

frame.

10. Reposition rack out of the way.

11. Remove structural collar (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

ENGINE

BLOCK/STRUCTURAL

COVER

-

REMOVAL).

12. Remove mounting bracket to oil pan lower bolt

(1).

13. Remove A/C compressor bracket to oil pan lower

bolt (2).

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14. Remove lower timing chain cover to oil pan bolts

(1).

CAUTION: Assure removal of the four lower timing
cover bolts, as damage to the timing cover and/or
oil pan may occur.

15. Remove oil pan and gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean oil pan and sealing surfaces. Inspect timing

chain cover gaskets. Replace as necessary.

2. Apply an 1/8 inch bead of Mopar

T

Engine RTV

GEN II to the front T-joints (1) (oil pan gasket to
timing cover gasket interface) and the rear T-joints
(2) (oil pan gasket to crankshaft rear oil seal
retainer gasket interface).

3. Install oil pan gasket to block.

NOTE: To prevent oil leaks at oil pan to timing
chain cover, the following tightening sequence
procedure must be performed.

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