Category Archives: 5.7 Hemi

1. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan. NOTE: Mopar® Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints, (area where front cover, rear retainer, block, and oil pan gasket meet). The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x… Read More »

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Install engine support fixture # 8534. Do not raise engine at this time. 3. For 2WD vehicles, Remove both engine mount to frame through bolts. 4. For 4WD vehicles, Loosen both left and right side engine mount bracket to mount bolts, and remove the lower       … Read More »

1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket (2) with engine oil. 2. Thread filter (3) onto adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten filter one half       turn, or 180°,do not over tighten. 3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks.

All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar® or equivalent oil filter be used. 1. Position a drain pan under the oil filter. 2. Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter (3). 3. Remove oil filter. 4. When filter separates from cylinder block oil… Read More »

ENGINE OIL SERVICE The engine oil level indicator is located at the left hand of the engine on the S.7L engines. CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil, pressure loss or oil foaming can result. Inspect engine oil level approximately every 800 kilometers (500 miles). Unless the engine has exhibited… Read More »

CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 1. Remove oil pressure sending unit and install gauge assembly C-3292. CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, do not perform the 3000 RPM test. 2. If oil pressure is 0 at idle, shut off engine. • Check for a clogged oil pick-up screen or a pressure relief valve stuck… Read More »

NOTE: Threadlocking compound must be applied to the bolts before installation. 1. Install the bolts (2) that attach the transmission mount to the transmission bracket. 2. lighten the bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft.lbs.) torque. 3. Lower the transmission so the transmission mount rests on the crossmember. and the studs of the transmission mount are… Read More »

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 2. Using a suitable jack. support transmission. 3. Remove the fasteners from the transmission mount (1 ). 4. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the transmission mount to the engine bracket. 5. Raise the transmission enough to remove the mount from the crossmember. 6. Remove the mount.  

2WD 1. Install insulator (2) on the engine. NOTE: For mount to engine block and left engine bracket to front axle bolts, apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive, Medium Strength Thread locker. 2. Install upper and lower mount mounting bolts. lighten bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft. Ibs.). 3. Lower the engine using engine support… Read More »