Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal And Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove the engine from the vehicle and mount the engine in the maintenance stand. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to OIL .
- Using a suitable oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter (1).
- Remove the three fasteners (5) and the oil cooler heat shield (4).NOTE:
Typical oil cooler shown in illustration
- Remove the oil cooler connector fastener (2) and reposition the oil cooler.
- Remove and DISCARD
the oil cooler seal (1).
- Disconnect the B+ cable (2) and the field generator harness connector (3) from the generator.
- Remove the fasteners (1, 4) and the generator from the engine.
- Remove the fastener (2) and the dipstick tube (1).
- Remove and DISCARD
the dipstick tube O-ring seal (1).
- Remove the three fasteners (2) and the generator mounting bracket (1) from the engine.NOTE:
Leave the accessory belt tensioner (3) attached to the generator mounting bracket (1).
- Remove the fasteners(2, 1) and the lower intake manifold support bracket (3).
- Remove the three fasteners (2) and the intermediate shaft bearing housing (1) from the engine, if equipped.
- Remove the cylinder head cover, oil pan and engine timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the balance shaft/oil pump assembly. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the ladder frame fasteners.
- Separate the ladder frame from the engine block using the pry point cast in the rear of the engine block (1).
- Separate and remove the ladder frame from the engine block using another pry point (1) cast in the right side of the engine block.
INSTALLATION
- Clean the ladder frame sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and a plastic scraper in preparation for sealant application.CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive may result in engine fluid leakage.
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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.
