RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W MDC (1999)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
ENGINE MOUNTS-FRONT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Position fan to assure clearance for radiator top tank and hose.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake manifold.
3. Install engine support/lifting fixture.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
Engine Mounts-Front
5. Lift the engine SLIGHTLY and remove the thru-bolt and nut and rubber engine restricts.
6. Remove engine support bracket/cushion bolts. Remove the support bracket/cushion and heat shields.
INSTALLATION
1. With engine raised SLIGHTLY, position the engine support bracket/cushion and heat shields to the block. Install new bolts and tighten to 81 Nm
(60 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install the thru-bolt and 2 piece rubber engine rubber restricts onto the engine support bracket/cushion.
Positioning Engine Mounts-Front
3. Lower engine with support/lifting fixture while guiding the engine bracket/cushion and thru-bolt into support cushion brackets.
4. Install thru-bolt nuts and tighten the nuts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove lifting fixture.
ENGINE MOUNT-REAR