Pan, Oil: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 RAM 2500 HD and 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.NOTE:
Mopar® Engine RTV must be applied to the four T-joints (1, 2). The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x 25 mm in each of the four T-joint locations.
- Apply Mopar® Engine RTV at the T- joints (1, 2).NOTE:
When the oil pan is removed, a new integral windage tray and gasket assembly must be installed. The old gasket cannot be reused.
- Install a new integral windage tray and gasket.
- Reinstall the oil pump pickup tube with new O-rings. Tighten tube to pump fasteners to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).NOTE:
The double ended oil pan studs must be installed in the same location that they were removed from.
- Position the oil pan and install the mounting bolts and studs. Tighten the mounting bolts to 12 N.m (105 in.lbs.).
- Connect cooler lines to radiator, transmission and clips.NOTE:
When connecting the transmission oil cooler lines, it is necessary to replace the line clip that is located on the oil pan stud. The retention force of the clip is severely degraded upon removal.
- Install the structural cover (2). Refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, INSTALLATION
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- Lower the engine into mounts using Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) (1).
- Install both the left and right side engine mount through bolts. Tighten the nuts to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
- Reinstall the front axle, if removed.
- Install the steering rack, if removed.
- Install the rear transmission mount, if removed.
- Remove Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) (1).
- Install the front crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the fan shroud and fan.
- Fill engine oil.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start engine and check for leaks.