Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 1639

10. Install the right side engine mount studs (4) and

nuts. Torque the studs and nuts to N·m ( ft. lbs.).

11. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.

12. Install the steering rack. (Refer to 19 - STEER-

ING/GEAR - INSTALLATION).

13. Remove special tool # 8534.

14. Remove special tool # 8984 (2).

15. Install the intake manifold. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLA-
TION).

16. Fill engine oil.

17. Install oil filter, if removed.

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18. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

19. Start engine and check for leaks.

20. Install the belly pan (2) (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-

TERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION).

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PUMP-ENGINE OIL

REMOVAL

1. Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).

2. Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -

REMOVAL).

3. Remove the four bolts, and the oil pump.

CLEANING

1. Wash all parts in a suitable solvent.

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INSPECTION

CAUTION: Oil pump pressure relief valve and
spring should not be removed from the oil pump.
If these components are disassembled and or
removed from the pump the entire oil pump
assembly must be replaced.

1. Remove the pump cover.

2. Clean all parts thoroughly. Mating surface of the oil

pump housing should be smooth. If the pump cover
is scratched or grooved the oil pump assembly
should be replaced.

3. Slide outer rotor into the body of the oil pump.

Press the outer rotor to one side of the oil pump
body and measure clearance between the outer
rotor (2) and the body. If the measurement is
0.235mm (0.009 in.) or more the oil pump assem-
bly must be replaced.

4. Install the inner rotor in the into the oil pump body.

Measure the clearance between the inner (3) and
outer rotors (1). If the clearance between the rotors
is .150 mm (0.006 in.) or more the oil pump
assembly must be replaced.

5. Place a straight edge (1) across the body of the oil

pump (between the bolt holes), if a feeler gauge (2)
of .095 mm (0.0038 in.) or greater can be inserted
between the straightedge and the rotors, the pump
must be replaced.

6. Reinstall the pump cover. Torque fasteners to 15

N·m (132 in. lbs.).

NOTE: The 6.1L Oil pump is released as an assem-
bly. There are no DaimlerChrysler part numbers for
Sub-Assembly components. In the event the oil
pump is not functioning or out of specification it
must be replaced as an assembly.

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