replace the oil pump?

2000 DODGE STRATUS
240,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DALE JOHNSON
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I need to replace the oil pump how difficult is this to do in my home garage? It has already been confirmed it is not the sending unit.
May 2, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What liter 2.0 or 2.4 ??
May 3, 2010 at 1:41 AM
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DALE JOHNSON
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2.4 liter
May 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM
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DALE JOHNSON
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I have not recieved a response to my question. Is there a problem?
May 3, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It can be done at home but its not gonna be easy-see below REMOVAL Disconnect negative cable from battery. Remove Timing Belt. Remove Oil Pan.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_o1_2.jpg

Fig. 98 Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 98). Remove oil pick-up tube.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_o2_7.jpg

Fig. 99 Remove oil pump, and front crankshaft seal (Fig. 99). INSTALLATION Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil and dirt.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_o3_2.jpg

Fig. 100 Apply Mopar Gasket Maker to oil pump as shown in image. Install oil ring into oil pump body discharge passage (Fig. 100). Prime oil pump before installation. Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft as you install the oil pump to the block. NOTE: Front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump to align, or damage may result.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_o4_1.jpg

Fig. 101 Install new front crankshaft seal using Special Tool 6780 (Fig. 101).


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_o5_1.jpg

Fig. 102 Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6792 (Fig. 102). Install oil pump pick-up tube. Install oil pan. Install Timing Belt. https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
May 4, 2010 at 5:39 AM
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CAREY.NICK2015
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Greetings,

Hopefully someone can help. I'm in the process of installing a new oil pump on my 2.4l and I'm not understanding "Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft as you install the oil pump to the block" can someone give me a clear image or video? BTW, the instructions above were helpful. Thank you.
Jan 21, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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STRAILER
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On the oil pump there are two flats to drive the pump from the crankshaft, the pump will not go on any other way. Just make sure the flats line up. It is pretty straight forward. What problem are you having?
Jan 21, 2024 at 9:48 AM