RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2003)
Crankshaft: Specifications
Specifications
CRANKSHAFT
Main Bearing Journal Diameter
Diameter
63.488 - 63.512 mm
2.4996 - 2.5005 inch
Bearing Clearance
0.002 - 0.034 mm
0.00008 - 0.0013 inch
Out-of-Round (MAX)
0.005 mm
0.0002 inch
Taper (MAX)
0.006 mm
0.0002 inch
End Play
0.052 - 0.282 mm
0.0021 - 0.0112 inch
End Play (MAX)
0.282 mm
0.0112 inch
Connecting Rod Journal
Diameter
57.892 - 57.908 mm
2.2792 - 2.2798 inch
Bearing Clearance
0.006 - 0.044 mm
0.0002 - 0.0017 inch
Out of Round (MAX)
0.005 mm
0.0002 inch
Taper (MAX)
0.006 mm
0.0002 inch
Torque
Bedplate Bolts
Bedplate Retaining Bolt Tightening
Sequence
Step 1: Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G,
Bedplate contacts the engine
1F
block
Step 2: Tighten bolts 1-8
27 Nm
20 ft. lbs.
Step 3: Tighten bolts 1A-1J
20 Nm
15 ft. lbs.
Step 4: Tighten bolts A-E
8 Nm
6 ft. lbs.
Step 5: Turn bolts 1-8
an additional 66 °
Step 6: Turn bolts 1D, 1G, 1F
an additional 42 °
Step 7: Turn bolts 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E,
an additional 36 °
1H, 1I, 1J
Step 8: Turn bolts A-E
an additional 32 °
