Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1392

NOTE: Clean and inspect oil pan gasket. The pan gasket can be used again if in good condition.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean gasket surfaces. Inspect oil pan gasket. Replace as necessary.

2. Apply an 1/8 in. bead of Mopar Engine RTV at the two joints between the cylinder block to timing chain case

cover and the two joints between the rear main seal retainer and engine block.

3. Position oil pan and gasket to engine block, seat the oil level indicator tube in the oil pan and hand start all

fasteners.

4. Tighten the transmission to oil pan bolts in finger

tight.

5. Torque 5/16-18 oil pan bolts to 23 N·m (200 in.

lbs.). Torque 1/4-20 oil pan bolts to 11 N·m (95 in
lbs.).

6. Torque transmission to oil pan bolts to 23 N·m (200

in. lbs.).

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7. Lower the engine.

8. Install and tighten engine mount through bolts to

102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).

9. Install flywheel inspection cover.

10. Install frame front cross member (Refer to 13 -

FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - INSTALLATION).

11. Lower vehicle.

12. Install the oil level indicator tube fastener.

13. Fill the crankcase with the correct oil to proper

level.

14. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

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PUMP-OIL

REMOVAL

NOTE: The oil pump is serviced with the timing
chain cover.

1. Remove timing chain cover (1) (Refer to 9 -

ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER -
REMOVAL).

2. Disassemble oil pump (3) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - DISASSEMBLY).

3. Inspect oil pump parts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-

BRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSPECTION).

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove oil pump cover screws (1) and lift off

cover.

2. Remove pump rotors.

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3. Remove oil pressure relief valve (1) and spring (2).

4. Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect

carefully for damage or wear.

CLEANING

Clean all parts thoroughly. Mating surface of the chain case cover should be smooth. Replace pump cover if
scratched or grooved.

INSPECTION

1. Lay a straightedge (1) across the pump cover sur-

face. If a 0.076 mm (0.003 in.) feeler gauge (2) can
be inserted between cover and straight edge, cover
should be replaced.

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