RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1999)
Inspecting Tone Wheel For Damage
Inspect the tone wheel for missing teeth, cracks, or a damaged mounting surface. Place the wheel on a known flat surface and verify that it is not out of
flat. Replace the tone wheel if any of these conditions are found.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the large section of the tone wheel.
2. Coat the bolts with Mopar(R) Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242, install and torque to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Rotate the crankshaft and install the small section of the tone wheel.
4. Coat the bolts with Mopar(R) Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242, install and torque to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Install the #6 main bearing cap. Install the bolts and torque in three steps:
Step 1-Preliminary 60 Nm (44. ft. lbs.)
Step 2-Secondary 119 Nm (88 ft. lbs.)
Step 3-Final 176 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)
6. Using a new gasket, install the oil pan and suction tube.
7. Add engine oil.
8. Connect the battery negative cables and start engine.
