Dodge Repair: Oil pump, engine lubrication oil, timing chains


Question
What is the process to change the oil pump on a Dodge 2003 Ram 1500 4.7

Answer
REMOVAL
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 timing chains and tensioners (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
Remove the four bolts, primary timing chain tensioner and the oil pump.