RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
12. Remove oil cooler from A-shaped support bracket by removing two upper mounting strap bolts and mounting straps at support bracket.
13. Remove oil cooler from the A-shaped radiator support bracket.
Installation
1. Install the oil cooler assembly to the A-shaped radiator support bracket using the two upper mounting bolts and mounting straps. Install the bolts but
do not tighten at this time.
2. Install the radiator support bracket and oil cooler (as an assembly) to the vehicle.
3. Install the two lower radiator A-shaped support bracket bolts. Do not tighten bolts at this time.
4. Slide and position the oil cooler on the A-shaped bracket until its lower mounting hole lines up with the bolt hole on the vehicle body. Tighten the
oil cooler mounting strap bolts to 6 Nm (50 inch lbs.) torque.
5. Install the upper radiator A-shaped support bracket bolt. Tighten all three radiator support bracket mounting bolts to 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.) torque.
6. Install the two radiator upper mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 11 Nm (95 inch lbs.) torque.
7. Install windshield washer reservoir tank.
8. Install rubber shield to radiator.
9. Install the quick-connect fittings on the two oil cooler lines to the radiator.
10. Fill cooling system.
11. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
12. Start the engine and check all fittings for leaks.
13. Check the fluid level in the automatic transmission.
Water to Oil Cooler
REPLACING OIL COOLER IN BOTTOM TANK
1. Remove radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
NOTE: The servicing should be performed by a qualified repair facility.
CAUTION: Once the repaired or replacement radiator has been installed, fill the cooling system and inspect for leaks. If the transmission operates
properly after repairing the leak, drain the transmission and torque converter while hot. Remove the transmission oil pan and inspect sludge and/or rust.
Inspect for a dirty or plugged inlet filter. If none of these conditions are found, the transmission may not require reconditioning.
2. Install radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
