Challenger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fixture.
14. Install the Engine Lift Fixture 8984A (1), Engine Lift Adapter 8984-UPD (2) and the Engine Support Fixture 8534B (3).
15. Raise the engine to provide clearance to remove the oil pan.
16. Raise and support the vehicle.
17. Remove the oil pan See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Remove the timing chain cover See: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.
20. If necessary, remove the ridge on top of the cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to
keep tops of pistons covered during this operation.
CAUTION: Do Not use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to connecting rods could occur.
NOTE: Connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removing to ensure correct reassembly.
21. Raise and support the vehicle.
22. Mark the connecting rod and bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
CAUTION: When removing and installing the piston and connecting rod assembly, Do Not damage the piston oil cooler jets (1). If the jets are