2500 4x2 Pickup V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1996)
Cross-Member: Customer Interest
Crossmember/Transmission Mount - Vibration
NO: 23-48-96
GROUP: Body
DATE: Aug. 9, 1996
SUBJECT:
Vibration Felt In Seat
On Smooth Road
MODELS:
1995-1996 (BR) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO CLUB CAB TRUCKS BUILT BEFORE MARCH 15, 1996 (MDH 03-15-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vibrations felt through the seat when traveling at varying speeds on a smooth road surface.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4856676
W Shaped Reinforcement
14
6034573
1/4" x .502" Rivets
15
6033688
1/4" x .553" Rivets
6
6501557
Cab Chassis Bolts
1
82300234
RTV Sealant
1
52022062
Cushion, Rear Transmission Mount (1995 Model Year Only)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the addition of a reinforcement over the existing cab crossmember on all affected vehicles. A revised rear transmission mount
cushion will be installed on 1995 vehicles, with the exception of those equipped with a Diesel engine.
REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT CUSHION INSTALLATION (1995 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES ONLY)
1.
Raise transmission slightly with service jack to relieve load on crossmember, bracket and cushion.
2.
Remove two nuts from studs holding cushion to crossmember.
3.
Raise transmission with jack until studs from cushion clear the top of the crossmember.
4.
Remove two bolts holding cushion to mounting bracket and remove cushion.
5.
Install cushion (P/N 52022062) and attach to mounting bracket using bolts from step 4 and torque to 45 Nm (35 ft. lbs).
6.
Lower transmission all the way, making sure studs from cushion align in slots of crossmember.
7.
Secure cushion to crossmember using nuts from step 2 and torque to 45 Nm (35 ft. lbs).
CROSSMEMBER REINFORCEMENT (ALL VEHICLES)
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate lift.
2.
Remove the 4 rear cab chassis bolts holding the cab to the frame and discard them. Loosen the front 2 cab chassis bolts, but DO NOT remove
them.
3.
Using a suitable lifting device, such as a 6 foot jack stand, push up on the rear of the cab until it is approximately 6" off the frame.
4.
Remove vapor canister, if equipped, from frame rail on drivers side.
5.
Remove the heat shield that goes over the front seat reinforcement by removing the three nuts.