RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
ENGINE MOUNTS-FRONT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Position fan to assure clearance for radiator top tank and hose.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake manifold.
3. Install engine support/lifting fixture.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
Engine Front Mounts
5. Lift the engine SLIGHTLY and remove the thru-bolt and nut.
6. Remove engine support bracket/cushion bolts. Remove the support bracket/cushion and heat shields.
INSTALLATION
1. With engine raised SLIGHTLY, position the engine support bracket/cushion and heat shields to the block. Install new bolts and tighten to 81 Nm
(60 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install the thru-bolt into the engine support bracket/cushion.
Positioning Engine Front Mounts
3. Lower engine with support/lifting fixture while guiding the engine bracket/cushion and thru-bolt into support cushion brackets.
4. Install thru-bolt nuts and tighten the nuts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove lifting fixture.
ENGINE MOUNT-REAR
REMOVAL