RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Connecting Rod: Procedures
Piston and Connecting Rod - Cleaning
CLEANING
CAUTION: DO NOT use bead blast to clean the pistons. DO NOT clean the pistons and rods in an acid tank.
PISTON
Clean the pistons and pins in a suitable solvent, rinse in hot water and blow dry with compressed air. Soaking the pistons over night will loosen most of
the carbon build up. De-carbon the ring grooves with a broken piston ring and again clean the pistons in solvent. Rinse in hot water and blow dry with
compressed air.
CONNECTING ROD
Clean the connecting rods in a suitable solvent, rinse in hot water and blow dry with compressed air.
Piston and Connecting Rod - Inspection
CONNECTING ROD
Inspect the connecting rod for damage and wear. The I-Beam section of the connecting rod cannot have dents or other damage. Damage to this part can
cause stress risers which will progress to breakage.
Measure the connecting rod pin bore (1). The maximum diameter is 40.042 mm (1.5765 inch), minimum diameter is 40.019 mm (1.5756 inch). If out of
limits, replace the connecting rod.
