RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
STANDARD PROCEDURE-PISTON RING FITTING
1. Determine the piston diameter and obtain the appropriate ring set. The piston rings can be identified as shown in (Fig. 137).
2. Position each ring in the cylinder and use a piston to square it with the bore at a depth of 89.0 mm (3.5 inch) - (Fig. 138).
3. Use a feeler gauge to measure the piston ring gap.
4. The top surface of all of the rings are identified with the word TOP or the supplier's MARK. Assemble the rings with the word TOP or the
supplier's MARK up.
5. Position the oil ring expander in the oil control ring groove (bottom groove).
