Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 882

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5 J L (DIESEL) ENGINE 9 - 181
MIN.
0.100 mm
(0.004 inch)
MAX.
0.430 mm
(0.017 inch)
J9409-120
Fig. 26 Crankshaft End Clearance
OIL P A N / SUCTION TUBE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine from the vehicle and mount
on an engine stand.
WARNING: HOT OIL CAN CAUSE PERSONAL IN­
JURY.
(2) Drain the used engine oil. Dispose of the used
oil properly.
(3) Remove the oil pan and gasket (Fig. 1). Be sure
to connect the support bracket.
(4) If required, remove the suction tube and gasket
(Fig. 1).
GASKET
Fig. 1 Oil Pan, Suction Tube and Gasket
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the sealing surface.
(2) Install the suction tube and gasket. Tighten the
bolts to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Fill the joint between the pan rail/gear housing
and pan rail/rear cover with sealant. Use Three Bond
1207-C, or equivalent.
(4) Install the pan and gasket (Fig. 1). Tighten the
bolts to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the drain plug with a new sealing
washer and tighten to 80 N-m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install the engine assembly into the vehicle.
(7) Fill the engine with clean lubrication oil (refer
to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance). Run the
engine and check for leaks.
(8) Stop the engine and let it set for five minutes.
Check the oil level, and add oil if needed.
OIL PUMP
The non-intercooled turbocharged engine oil pumps
can not be used on intercooled engines.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(2) Loosen the crankshaft vibration damper and re­
move the drive belt.
(3) Remove the fan clutch assembly.
(4) Remove the fan hub.
(5) Remove the oil fill tube.
(6) Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
(7) Remove the gear housing cover.
(8) Remove the four mounting bolts and pull the
pump from the bore in the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Oil Pump Removal
CLEAN AND INSPECT
Visually inspect the lube pump gears for chips,
cracks or excessive wear.
Remove the back plate (Fig. 3).
Mark TOP on the gerotor planetary using a felt tip
pen (Fig. 3).
Remove the gerotor planetary (Fig. 3).