DJ - Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate both negative battery cables.
- Remove the engine oil dipstick (3).
- Remove fasteners (1, 4) and the engine cover (2).
- Remove the air body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 6.7L .
- Remove bolt securing upper radiator hose support bracket.
- If equipped, remove the left generator and mounting brackets. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
- Install the (special tool #10474, Brackets, Engine Lifting) and securely tighten bolts.
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Install Driveline Support Fixture (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to OIL .
- Loosen the right and left engine mount bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Use the Engine Support Fixture No. (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support) to raise engine out of the front mounts.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove oil pan bolts (5), break the oil pan to block seal, and lower pan slightly.
- Remove oil suction tube bolts (1 and 3) and lower the suction tube (4) into oil pan (6).
- Remove the oil pan (6) and gasket (7).