RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
14. Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and gently pry the cover away from the housing, taking care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
1. Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot into the seal.
2. Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.
3. Using the seal pilot to align the cover (Fig. 183), install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
torque.
4. Remove the seal pilot.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the crankshaft damper (Fig. 181).
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the fan support/hub Assy. (Fig. 180) and tighten bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Install the accessory drive belt.
10. Install the cooling fan and shroud together.
11. Install the windshield washer reservoir to the fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply hose and electrical connection.
12. Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler neck.
13. Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
14. Add coolant.
15. Connect the battery cables.
16. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
