RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1999)
Lifting Crankshaft Out Of Cylinder Block
7. Lift the crankshaft and gear from the cylinder block.
8. Remove the main bearings from the block and the main caps.
Piston Cooling Nozzles
9. Remove the piston cooling nozzles by using a 3/16 inch pin punch to push them out.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Use only hand force to push the nozzle in place. If driven with a hammer, the nozzle will be damaged.
1. Use a center punch to push the piston cooling nozzle into place. Install nozzles so they bottom out in bore.
2. Make sure the saddle surface is clean and dry. Install the upper main bearings.
3. Install the combination thrust/main bearing in the number six main bearing location.
4. Lubricate the bearings with lubricate 105, or equivalent.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, USE A HOIST TO INSTALL THE CRANKSHAFT.
5. If replacing the crankshaft, transfer the tone wheel to the new crankshaft.
a. Install the large section of the tone wheel.
b. Coat the bolts with Mopar(R) Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242, install and torque to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) torque.
c. Rotate the crankshaft and install the small section of the tone wheel.
d. Coat the bolts with Mopar(R) Lock 'N Seal or Loctite 242, install and torque to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) torque.
6. Install the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Crankshaft must be lowered onto the bearings straight to prevent damage to thrust bearings.