RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Position fan shroud over the fan blades rearward towards engine.
2. Install rubber insulators to alignment dowels at lower part of radiator.
3. Lower the radiator into position while guiding the two alignment dowels into lower radiator support. Different alignment holes are provided in the
lower radiator support for each engine application.
4. Install two upper radiator mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Connect both radiator hoses.
6. If equipped, connect transmission oil cooler lines to radiator tank.
7. Install windshield washer reservoir tank. Refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.
8. Position fan shroud to flanges on sides of radiator. Install fan shroud mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.) torque.
9. Install coolant reserve/overflow tank hose to radiator filler neck nipple.
10. Connect throttle cable to fan shroud.
11. Install negative battery cable to battery.
12. Position heater controls to full heat position.
13. Fill cooling system with coolant.
14. Operate engine until it reaches normal temperature. Check cooling system and automatic transmission (if equipped) fluid levels.
