RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Position Tool And Seal Onto Crankshaft
3. Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft.
4. Tighten the 4 lower chain case cover bolts to 13N.m (10 ft.lbs.) to prevent the cover from tipping during seal installation.
Installing Oil Seal
5. Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft.
6. Loosen the 4 bolts tightened in step 4 to allow realignment of front cover assembly.
7. Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 Nm (215 inch lbs.) torque.
8. Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal installation tool.
9. Install vibration damper.
10. Install water pump and housing assembly using new gaskets (refer to Cooling System). Tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Install power steering pump. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
12. Install the serpentine belt.
13. Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Position the fan shroud and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.) torque.
15. Fill cooling system .
16. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
