Dodge Repair: Oil pump on Hemi pickup, engine lubrication oil, drive belt tensioner


Question
Do you have or know were I can get a diagram to help me remove and replace an oil pump on a 2003 Dodge Hemi (5.7) 4x4 pickup?

Answer
Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove the timing chain cover(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL) .
Remove the four bolts, and the oil pump.

REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Drain cooling system.
Remove accessory drive belt.
Remove fan and fan drive assembly (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH - REMOVAL).
Remove coolant bottle and washer bottle.
Remove fan shroud.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge freon.

Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
Remove the generator.
Remove upper radiator hose.
Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
Remove crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power steering pump.

Remove power steering pump and set aside.
Remove the dipstick support bolt.
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the oil pan and pick up tube(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.

Remove timing cover bolts and remove cover.