RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Fig. 48
5. Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft (Fig. 48).
6. Tighten the 4 lower chain case cover bolts to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) to prevent the cover from tipping during seal installation.
Fig. 49
7. Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 49).
8. Loosen the 4 bolts tightened in step 4 to allow realignment of front cover assembly.
9. Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 Nm (215 in. lbs.) torque.
10. Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal installation tool.
11. Inspect the seal flange on the vibration damper.
12. Install vibration damper.
13. Install water pump and housing assembly using new gaskets (refer to Cooling System). Tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Install power steering pump (refer to Steering and Suspension).
