RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Timing Cover - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect both battery negative cables.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Partially drain engine coolant into container suitable for re-use See: Cooling System/Service and Repair .
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Remove radiator upper hose.
6. Remove viscous fan/drive/shroud assembly See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Radiator
Fan - Removal .
7. Remove the accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal .
8. Remove the cooling fan support/hub from the front of the engine.
9. Raise the vehicle on hoist.
10. Remove power steering pump.
11. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
12. Remove the crankshaft damper See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Vibration Damper - Removal .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and gently pry the cover away from the housing, taking care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
