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Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual - part 1428
8. Install the camshaft (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK) -
INSTALLATION). Align the crankshaft and camshaft
gear marks as shown.
9. Install a new front crankshaft seal into the gear cover.
10. Apply a bead of Mopar
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Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to
surround all through holes.
11. Using the seal pilot to align the cover, install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to
24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
12. Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust shield.
13. Raise the vehicle.
14. Trim any excess gear housing gasket to make it flush with the oil pan rail.
15. Install the crankshaft damper and speed indicator ring (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION). Torque bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.), plus an additional 60°.
16. Install the lower fan shroud bracket. Torque bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
17. Install the upper fan shroud brackets.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Install the fan support/hub assembly and tighten bolts to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
20. Install the power steering pump.
21. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque bolt to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
22. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
23. Install the upper cooling fan/drive/shroud assembly (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTAL-
LATION).
24. Connect the coolant recovery bottle hose to the radiator filler neck.
25. Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
26. Add engine oil.
27. Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
28. Connect the battery cables.
29. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
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ENGINE - 5.9L DIESEL - SERVICE INFORMATION
DR/DH