Dodge Repair: OIL PUMP REPLACEMENT, ft lbs torque, rotor shaft


Question
How do you replace the oil pump on a 98 durango,5.2, 4x4

Answer
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
Remove the oil pan.
Remove the oil pump from rear main bearing cap.
INSTALLATION
Install oil pump. During installation slowly rotate pump body to ensure driveshaft-to-pump rotor shaft engagement.
Hold the oil pump base flush against mating surface on No.5 main bearing cap. Finger tighten pump attaching bolts. Tighten attaching bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install the oil pan.