RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect oil pan gasket. If torn, gasket must be replaced.
2. Install a new gear housing gasket onto cylinder block and trim any excess gasket material flush to oil pan rail.
3. Place a small amount of Mopar(R) engine RTV to the corners of the block and pan gasket T-joint to ensure a good seal.
4. Install the gear housing. Torque bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. If a new housing is installed, the camshaft position sensor, and engine speed sensor must be transferred to the new housing.
6. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
7. Install and connect engine speed sensor.
8. Install the injection pump See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Service and Repair/Fuel Injection
Pump/Installation .
9. Install the camshaft See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Camshaft - Installation . Align
the crankshaft and camshaft gear marks as shown.
10. Install a new front crankshaft seal into the gear cover.
11. Apply a bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.
12. Using the seal pilot to align the cover, install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts at the 3 and 9 o'clock position finger
tight, then in a clockwise direction starting at the 3 o'clock position, torque to 24 Nm (18 Ft lbs).
13. Snug, but do not torque one bolt at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions. This center's the seal on the crankshaft.
14. Tighten the bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque in a circular pattern.
15. Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust shield.
16. Raise the vehicle.