RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
5.
Remove the three (3) starter mounting bolts (Figure 3).
6.
Move the starter forward far enough to clear the bell housing, then tilt the nose of the starter downwards and lower the starter enough to remove
the nuts that secure the wiring harness to the starter. Remove the starter from the engine and set it aside.
7.
Disconnect the transmission cooler line from the transmission (Figure 4).
8.
If the transmission fluid is contaminated with engine coolant, the rest of the cooler system must be flushed and the transmission must be rebuilt or
replaced. Follow the procedure in Section 21 - Transmission in the 2004 DR Service Manual and Warranty Rebuild/Replace policies to repair the
transmission if the fluid is contaminated.
IMPORTANT:
When rebuilding the transmission, all friction material, rubber-based seals and the torque converter must be replaced. In addition, the
transmission cooler lines and radiator mounted cooler must be flushed.
9.
Lower the vehicle to a working level.
10.
Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.
11.
Remove the left front wheel well inner fender shield.
