RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Flywheel Gear: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the clutch cover.
3. Remove the clutch plate.
4. Remove the flywheel.
5. Use a drift pin to drive the ring gear from the flywheel. Strike the gear at several points around the wheel until it is off.
6. Heat the new ring for 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 127°C (250°F).
Flywheel/Ring Gear Position
7. Install the gear. The gear must be installed so the bevel on the teeth is towards the crankshaft side of the flywheel.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Never use the timing pin to hold the crankshaft in position.
1. Use the engine barring tool to hold the crankshaft when the flywheel bolts are being tightened.
2. Tighten the bolts in a cries-cross pattern to 137 Nm (101 ft. lbs.) torque.
