FRAME-LADDER
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
2. Remove balance shaft assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL).
3. Remove ladder frame retaining bolts.
4. Remove ladder frame using pry point cast in the rear of the block (1).
5. To assist in removing the ladder frame another (1) pry point cast in the right side of the block.
CLEANING
Clean ladder frame with a plastic or wooden scraper and a suitable solvent (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When using RTV, the sealing surfaces must be clean and free from grease and oil.
NOTE: When using RTV, parts should be assembled in 10 minutes and tighten to final torque within 45 minutes.
1. Apply a 2 mm bead of Mopar® engine sealant RTV or equivalent as shown.
2. Install bolts and tighten as shown following a two step method.
- First: All to 10 N·m (89 in. lbs.).
- Second: All to 22 N·m (195 in. lbs.).
3. Install balance shaft module (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).
4. Install oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).