RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cables.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Re-install plug and torque to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Remove transmission and transfer case (if equipped) from vehicle.
5. Remove flywheel or torque converter drive plate.
6. Disconnect starter cables from starter motor.
7. Remove starter motor and transmission adapter plate assembly.
8. Disconnect cables from starter motor.
9. Remove the eight flywheel housing to block bolts and remove housing and starter motor as an assembly
10. Remove oil pan bolts, break the pan to block seal, and lower pan slightly and remove oil suction tube fasteners.
11. Remove oil pan and suction tube (Fig. 110).
12. Remove the six 6 retainer-to-block bolts (Fig. 111).
13. Remove the rear seal retainer and gasket (Fig. 111).
14. Support the seal retainer and drive out the crankshaft seal with a hammer and suitable punch.
INSTALLATION
1. If using the old seal retainer, it is recommended that the crankshaft seal is replaced. Support the seal retainer and drive out the old seal.
