Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1001

S - 160 O L (DIESEL) ENGINE
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J9109-104
Fig. 2 Camshaft/Crankshaft Gear Alignment
GEAR HOUSING COVER
iEliWAL
(1) Remove fan drive assembly.
(2) Remove the fan belt (Fig. 3).
(8) Remove belt tensioner (Fig. 3).
Pig. 4 Oii Fill Tube
(5) Remove vibration damper.
(6) Remove the bolts that hold the gear cover to
the gear housing.
(7) Gently pry the cover away from the housing,
taking care not to mar the gasket surfaces (Fig. 5).
(8) Clean the old gasket residue from the back of
the gear cover and front of the gear housing.
Fig. 5 Gear Housing and Cower
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the front gear train with clean en­
gine oil.
(2) Thoroughly clean the front seal area of the
crankshaft. The seal lip and the sealing surface on
the crankshaft must be free from all oil residue to
prevent seal leaks.
(8) Install the gear housing cover and a new gas­
ket.
(4) Install the bolts but DO NOT tighten them at
this time.
(5) Use the alignment/installation tool from the
seal kit to align the cover to the crankshaft (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Alignment/Installation Tool
(6) Tighten the gear housing cover bolts to 24 N-m
(18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove the alignment/installation tool. Always
use a seal pilot when you install a seal.
(8) Apply a bead of Loctite 277 to the outside di­
ameter of the seal. Install the pilot from the seal kit