RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
7. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore in the bottom dead center position. Be sure connecting rod
and cylinder bore number are the same. Insert rod and piston into cylinder bore. Be sure the piston and rod assemblies are installed in the proper
orientation.
8. The notch, groove or arrow on top of piston must be pointing toward front of engine. The larger chamfer of the connecting rod bore must be
installed toward crankshaft journal fillet.
9. While tapping the piston down in cylinder bore with the handle of a hammer, guide the connecting rod over the crankshaft journal.
10. Install rod caps. Install nuts on cleaned and oiled rod bolts and tighten nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Install the oil pump pick-up tube and oil pan.
12. Install the cylinder head, push rods, rocker arms and valve cover.
13. Install lower intake manifold.
14. Install the engine into the vehicle.
