RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Structural Collar/Cover
COVER - STRUCTURAL
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, the 7/16 inch engine block to clutch housing bolts must be loosened before removal of the structural
dust cover (1). Clutch housing distortion will occur if this procedure is not followed.
2. Remove the bolts retaining structural cover (1,2).
3. Remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all four bolts retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the four cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against both the engine and the transmission bell housing during tightening sequence. Failure to
do so may cause damage to the cover.
