Dodge Repair: oil pan removal, ft lbs torque, dodge ram 3500

Question
98 dodge ram 3500--A/T trans 5.9 Gas engine Is it possible to R+R  the oil pan in the frame-- if so How to do it. I have a equipped shop --but am unsure if it worth the effort. Thank you    Mark

Answer
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
1.Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2.Remove engine oil dipstick.
3.Raise vehicle.
4.Drain engine oil.
5.Remove exhaust pipe.
6.Remove left engine to transmission strut.
7.Loosen the right side engine support bracket cushion thru-bolt nut and raise the engine slightly. Remove oil pan by sliding backward and out.
8.Remove the one-piece gasket.
INSTALLATION
1.Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
2.Trim or remove excess sealant film in the rear main cap oil pan gasket groove. DO NOT remove the sealant inside the rear main cap slots.
3.If present, trim excess sealant from inside the engine.
4.Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier installation and removal with a screwdriver Fabrication of Alignment Dowels .
5.Install the dowels in the cylinder block Position of Dowels in Cylinder Block .
6.Apply small amount of Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
7.Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
8.Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
9.Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
10.Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N·m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
11.Lower the engine into the support cushion brackets and tighten the thru bolt nut to the proper torque.
12.Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
13.Install the engine to transmission strut.
14.Install exhaust pipe.
15.Lower vehicle.
16.Install dipstick.
17.Connect the negative cable to the battery.
18.Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.