RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Position Of Ring In Cylinder Bore
5. Position each ring in the cylinder and use a piston to square it with the bore at a depth of 89.0 mm (3.5 inch).
Piston Ring Gap
6. Use a feeler gauge to measure the piston ring gap.
7. The top surface of all of the rings are identified with the word TOP or the supplier's MARK. Assemble the rings with the word TOP or the
supplier's MARK up.
8. Position the oil ring expander in the oil control ring groove (bottom groove).
Oil Control Ring/Expander Location In Groove
9. Install the oil control ring with the end gap OPPOSITE the ends on the expander.
10. Install the intermediate piston ring in the second groove.