RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect oil pan gasket. If torn, gasket must be replaced.
2. Install a new gear housing gasket onto cylinder block and trim any excess gasket material flush to oil pan rail.
3. Place a small amount of Mopar(R) engine RTV to the corners of the block and pan gasket T-joint to ensure a good seal.
4. Install the gear housing. Torque bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. If a new housing is installed, the camshaft position sensor, and engine speed sensor must be transferred to the new housing.
6. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
7. Install and connect engine speed sensor.
8. Install the injection pump See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Service and Repair/Fuel Injection
Pump/Installation .
9. Install the camshaft See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Camshaft - Installation . Align
the crankshaft and camshaft gear marks as shown.
10. Install a new front crankshaft seal into the gear cover.
11. Apply a bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.
12. Using the seal pilot to align the cover, install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust shield.
14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Install the crankshaft damper and speed indicator ring See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Vibration Damper - Installation . Torque bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.), plus an additional 60°.
16. Install the lower fan shroud bracket. Torque bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
