RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove the drive plate/flywheel.
4. Remove the oil pan.
5. Remove the rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts.
6. Carefully remove the retainer from the engine block.
INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly clean all gasket rescue from the engine block.
2. Use extreme care and clean all gasket rescue from the retainer.
3. Position the gasket onto the retainer.
4. Position the retainer onto the engine block.
5. Install the retainer mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (132 in. lbs.) using a crisscross pattern, starting with the bolt on the lower right.
6. Install a new rear seal.
7. Install the oil pan.
8. Install the drive plate/flywheel.
9. Install the transmission.
10. Check and verify engine oil level.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.
