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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023DURANGO R/T PLUS, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (6.2L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))REMOVAL
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, AWD

Section 3 (6.2L Engine (Service Information)): Removal

2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:

If the engine encounters a catastrophic failure, the engine oil cooler and lines must be replaced or damage to the new engine or components could result.

  1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the transmission skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING .
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL SERVICE  .
  7. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
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    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

  10. Remove both left/right engine mount heat shield (4) retaining nuts (3) and remove the heat shields.
  11. Remove both left/right engine mount to frame retaining bolts (2).
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  12. Remove the transmission inspection cover retaining bolt (2) and remove the inspection cover (1).
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  13. Rotate the crankshaft in clockwise direction until the torque converter bolts (1) are accessible and remove the flexplate to torque converter bolts (1).
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  14. Remove the oil pan to transmission bolts (1).
  15. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire harness connectors.
  16. Remove both left and right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold fasteners. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
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  17. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan (1).
  18. Disconnect the wire harness connectors at the frame.
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  19. Use a commercially available low profile 3/4" quick release tool to disconnect the oil filter adapter quick connectors (1, 2) and then remove the oil cooler hoses from the oil filter adapter.
  20. Remove the cooling fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the lower radiator hose.
    GC0209782Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Two knock sensors are used. Each sensor is bolted to the outside of the engine block below the exhaust manifold.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.