Dodge Repair: Oil pump on 98 Durango, ft lbs torque, engine oil pan

Question
I have a 98 Dodge Durango V8, 5.2, and I'm trying to remove the oil pump.  Is
there any way to get the oil pan out without moving the engine?

Answer
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Remove engine oil dipstick.
Raise vehicle.
Drain engine oil.
Remove front axle assembly (Refer toDifferential and Driveline)
Remove both engine mount support brackets (Refer to Engine Mounts in this section)
Remove transmission inspection cover.
Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
INSTALLATION
Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16 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
Install the dowels in the cylinder block Position of Dowels in Cylinder Block
Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N·m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install transmission inspection cover.
Install engine mount support brackets and insulators (Refer to engine mounts in this section)
Install front axle assembly (Refer toDifferential and Driveline for the proper procedures)
Lower vehicle
Connect the distributor cap.
Install dipstick.
Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.