Dodge Repair: how to drop oil pan on 3500 diesel, ft lbs torque, transmission oil cooler

Question
Can you tell me how to drop the oil pan for a 98 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel? oh, ya, the transmission is manual.

Answer
OIL PAN AND SUCTION TUBE
REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Remove transmission from vehicle, Refer toTransmission and Transfer Case.
Remove flywheel ring gear assembly.
Disconnect starter cables from starter motor.
Remove transmission oil cooler bolts.
Remove starter motor and spacer plate assembly
WARNING: HOT OIL CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Drain the used engine oil. Dispose of the used oil properly.
Remove oil pan bolts, lower pan slightly and remove oil suction tube.
Remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
Clean the oil pan and engine block sealing surfaces.
Install the suction tube and gasket. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fill the joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear cover with sealant. Use Three Bond 1207-C, or equivalent.
Install the pan and gasket Oil Pan, Suction Tube and Gasket Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer and tighten to 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install the spacer plate assembly with the starter motor attached.
Install transmission oil cooler tank bolts. Tighten bolts to 35 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install transmission assy. and transfer case (if equipped) Refer toTransmission and Transfer Case.
Install battery negative cable.
Fill the engine with clean lubrication oil. Run the engine and check for leaks.
Stop the engine for five minutes. Check the oil level, and add oil if needed.