RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Rear Mount
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Position a transmission jack in place.
3. Remove support cushion stud nuts.
4. Raise rear of transmission and engine SLIGHTLY.
5. Remove the bolts holding the support cushion to the transmission support bracket. Remove the support cushion.
6. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the transmission support bracket to the transmission.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, position the transmission support bracket to the transmission. Install new attaching bolts and tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Position support cushion to transmission support bracket. Install stud nuts and tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Using the transmission jack, lower the transmission and support cushion onto the crossmember.
4. Install the support cushion bolts and tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Remove the transmission jack.
6. Lower the vehicle.
