QuestionMy oil pressure dropped and I pulled over right away. Then pressure returned and I proceeded down the road. Before I could get off the interstate I lost pressure again. I was very near the exit so I kept going. A tapping sound developed and as i arrived at the gas station it was quite loud. I had the truck towed to my home where I will attempt to remove the pump myself. It appears that I do not have to jack up the engine to do this. Am I correct?
Also...does it sound like an oil pump to you!?
Thanks for your help!
AnswerOIL PAN
REMOVAL - 2WD
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Remove engine oil dipstick.
Disconnect distributor cap and position away from cowl.
Raise vehicle.
Drain engine oil.
Remove exhaust pipe.
Remove engine mount insulator through bolts.
Raise engine by way of oil pan using a block of wood between the jack and oil pan.
When engine is high enough, place mount through bolts in the engine mount attaching points on the frame brackets.
Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest on the replacement bolts placed in the engine mount frame brackets.
Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
REMOVAL - 4WD
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Remove engine oil dipstick.
Raise vehicle.
Drain engine oil.
Remove front driving axle (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 - 2WD
Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2 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.
Raise engine by way of oil pan with a wood block placed between jack and oil pan.
Remove temporary bolts from frame brackets and lower engine. Install mount insulator through bolts and tighten to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Install exhaust pipe.
Lower vehicle.
Connect the distributor cap.
Install dipstick.
Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
INSTALLATION - 4WD
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 driving axle (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
