RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair
Fitting Connecting Rod Bearings
Measure the connecting rod bore with the bearings installed and the bolts tightened to 100 Nm (73 ft. lbs.) torque.
Record the smaller diameter.
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter Limits
Measure the diameter of the rod journal at the location shown. Calculate the average diameter for each side of the journal.
The clearance is the difference between the connecting rod bore (smallest diameter) and the average diameter for each side of the crankshaft journal.
If the crankshaft is within limits, replace the bearing. If the crankshaft is out of limits, grind the crankshaft to the next smaller size and use oversize rod
bearings.
