RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Front Mount
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Position fan to ensure clearance for radiator top tank and hose.
3. Install engine support/lifting fixture.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Lift the engine SLIGHTLY and remove the thru-bolt and nut.
6. Remove engine support bracket/cushion bolts. Remove the support bracket/cushion.
INSTALLATION
1. With engine raised SLIGHTLY, position the engine support bracket/cushion to the block. Install new bolts and tighten to 189 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)
torque.
2. Install the through-bolt into the engine support bracket/cushion.
3. Lower engine with support/lifting fixture while guiding the engine bracket/cushion and through-bolt into support cushion brackets.
4. Install through-bolt nuts and tighten the nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove lifting fixture.
