RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Pan - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the bedplate and oil pan.
2. Position the oil pan gasket and pickup tube with new o-ring. Install the mounting bolt and nuts. Tighten bolt and nuts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the oil pan and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
4. Lower the engine into mounts using special tool # 8534.
5. Install both the left and right side engine mount through bolts. Tighten the nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove special tool # 8534.
7. Install structural dust cover, if equipped.
8. Install the front crossmember See: Body and Frame/Frame/Cross-Member/Front Cross-Member/Service and Repair .
9. Fill engine oil.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.
