RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Piston: Removal and Replacement
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the following components:
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Oil pan and gasket/windage tray.
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Cylinder head covers.
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Timing chain cover.
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Cylinder head(s).
3. If necessary, remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing piston from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of
pistons covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and
connecting rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so the each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to connecting rods could occur
NOTE: Connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removing to ensure correct reassembly.