RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
7. Remove the J-jet cooling nozzles.
NOTE: If cylinders have ridges, the cylinders are oversize and will more than likely need boring.
8. Using a hammer and steel stamp, stamp the cylinder number in the top of each piston. The front of the piston is identified by a stamping on the top
of the piston. DO NOT stamp in the outside 5 mm (.197 in.) of the piston diameter. DO NOT stamp over the piston pin.
9. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the corresponding cylinder numbers.
10. Remove the connecting rod bolts and rod caps. Use care so the cylinder bores and connecting rods are not damaged.
11. Use a hammer handle or similar object to push the piston and connecting rod through the cylinder bore.
12. Store the piston/rod assemblies in a rack.
Piston and Connecting Rod - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the cylinder bores with clean engine oil.
2. Generously lubricate the rings and piston skirts with clean engine oil.
3. Orientate the rings on the piston See: Piston Ring/Service and Repair.
4. Compress the rings using a piston ring compressor tool (1). If using a strap-type ring compressor, make sure the inside end of the strap does not
hook on a ring gap and break the ring.
