RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
14. Remove remaining bracket-to-engine bolts.
15. Lift and position generator and A/C compressor (along with their common mounting bracket) to gain access to bypass hose. A block of wood may
be used to hold assembly in position.
16. Loosen and position both hose clamps to the center of bypass hose. A special clamp tool must be used to remove the constant tension clamps.
Remove hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position bypass hose clamps to the center of hose.
2. Install bypass hose to engine.
3. Secure both hose clamps.
4. Install generator-A/C mounting bracket assembly to engine. Tighten bolt number 1 to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten bolt number 2 to 28 Nm
(20 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten bracket mounting bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install a new O-ring to the heater hose coolant return tube. Coat the new O-ring with antifreeze before installation.
6. Install coolant return tube and its mounting bolt to engine.
7. Connect throttle body control cables.
8. Install oil dipstick mounting bolt.
9. 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines: Install idler pulley. Tighten bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
