RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
5. Total allowable face runout is 0.010 inch. If runout exceeds this figure, runout will have to be corrected. Refer to Correcting Clutch Housing Face
Runout.
CORRECTING CLUTCH HOUSING FACE RUNOUT
Housing face runout, on gas or diesel engines, can be corrected by installing shims between the clutch housing and transmission (Fig. 20). The shims
can be made from shim stock or similar materials of the required thickness.
As an example, assume that face runout is the same as shown in (Fig. 21) and in Step 4. In this case, three shims will be needed. Shim thicknesses
should be 0.009 in. (at the 0.000 corner), 0.012 in. (at the -0.003 corner) and 0.013 in. (at the -0.004 corner).
After installing the clutch assembly and housing, tighten the housing bolts nearest the alignment dowels first.
Clutch housing preferred bolt torques are:
^41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) for 3/8 in. diameter bolts
^68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) for 7/16 in. diameter bolts
^47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) for V10 and diesel clutch housing bolts
During final transmission installation, install the shims between the clutch housing and transmission at the appropriate bolt locations.
