Viper V10-8.3L VIN Z (2004)
53.
Lower the engine.
54.
Raise the vehicle.
55.
Install the left and right motor mount retaining bolts.
56.
Clean any coolant and oil from the oil pan using MOPAR brake cleaner (P/N 04897150AB).
57.
Inspect the oil pickup tube 0-ring (Figure 12). Install a new 0-ring (P/N 06032920) if it is damaged.
58.
Install the oil pickup tube into the timing chain cover, seating the 0-ring (Figure 12).
59.
Install oil pickup tube flange onto the timing chain cover (Figure 12). Tighten the bolt to 100 in-lbs (11 N.m).
60.
Install the oil pickup tube main bearing stud nuts to secure the oil pickup tube strap (Figure 12). Tighten the nuts to 200 in-lbs (22 N.m).
61.
Clean and inspect the oil pan gasket. Install a new oil pan gasket (P/N 05037163AC) if the original gasket was damaged.
62.
Apply a 1/8" bead of Mopar RTV (P/N 04883971) to the timing chain cover-to-block-to-oil pan joint area (two locations) and to the rear main
seal-to-block-to-oil pan joint area (two locations).
63.
Place the oil pan gasket onto the oil pan and place the oil pan into position on the engine.
64.
Install all of the oil pan bolts~ Tighten the small bolts to 100 in-lbs (11 N.m) and the large bolts to 200 in-lbs (22 N.m).
65.
Install the oil pan drain plug. Tighten the drain plug to 25 ft-lbs (34 N.m).
66.
Install the flywheel inspection cover.
67
Install the A/C line retaining bolt at the oil pan.
68.
Install the coolant hose at thermostat housing.
69.
Install the A/C compressor/bracket to the engine, tighten the fasteners to 200 in-lbs (22 N.m).
70.
Lower the vehicle.
71.
Install the heater hoses onto the timing chain cover.
72.
Install the generator (Figure 11).
73.
Install power steering pump (Figure 11) Tighten the fasteners to 200 in-lbs (22 N.m).
74.
Install accessory drive belt (Figure 11) by positioning the belt over all pulleys except water pump pulley, then rotate tensioner counterclockwise
and slip belt over water pump pulley and gently release tensioner.
75.
Install the front strut tower to tower brace.
76.
Install the upper radiator hose.
77.
Install the air cleaner assembly.
78.
Install and secure all electrical sensor connections.
79.
Open the coolant bleeder valve.
80.
Fill the engine with the original coolant until coolant bleeder valve has steady flow of coolant. Close the bleeder valve and install the radiator cap.
81.
Fill the engine with 10 quarts of Mobil 1 10W30 Synthetic motor oil (P/N P5007324).
82.
Connect the battery cable and install the battery cover. Place the trunk carpeting back into its proper position.
83.
Verify the fluid level in the power steering pump.
84.
Start the engine and run for 1 minute.
