RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Torque Converter Cover: Service and Repair
STRUCTURAL COVER
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove the bolts retaining structural cover.
3. Remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover, and
engine noise.
1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
2. Install all bolts retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
3. Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against the corner formed by the engine and the transmission bell housing during tightening
sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover and engine noise.
4. Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest to the front face of block on the passenger side of block to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest to the rear face of block on the drivers side to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Torque the remaining structural cover bolts that go into the block in an "X" pattern to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Torque the structural cover bolts that go into the transmission in an "X" pattern to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
