RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2004)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cables.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Re-install plug and torque to 50 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Remove transmission and transfer case (if equipped) from vehicle.
5. Remove flywheel or torque converter drive plate.
6. Disconnect starter cables from starter motor.
7. Remove starter motor and transmission adapter plate assembly.
8. Remove four (4) oil pan rear bolts. Slide a feeler gauge between the seal retainer and oil pan gasket to break the seal.
9. Remove the six (6) retainer-to-block bolts (Fig. 75).
10. Remove the rear seal retainer and gasket (Fig. 75).
11. Support the seal retainer and drive out the crankshaft seal with a hammer and suitable punch.
INSTALLATION
1. If using the old seal retainer, the crankshaft seal must be replaced.
2. Inspect oil pan gasket for nicks or cuts. If gasket is damaged, the oil pan must be removed and gasket must be replaced. Wipe oil pan gasket dry
and apply light coating of RTV.
3. Using the retainer alignment/seal installation tool provided in the seal service kit, install the alignment tool into the retainer and install to the
