RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Crankshaft Thrust Surface
The thrust surface is to be ground on center within 0.10 mm (0.004 inch). It also must be perpendicular to the front and rear mains within 0.0015 mm
(0.00006 inch) per radial inch on the thrust area. The surface finish requirement is 0.04 micrometer (16.0 microinch).
PREFERRED PROCEDURE:
Grind Crankshaft Main Journal-Preferred Method
Smoothly blend a 4.20 ± 0.020 mm (0.1654 ± 0.0008 inch) radius to the ground diameters.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the Alternative Procedure when the thrust surface width is ground.
ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE:
