Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1023

9 -134 S J L (DIESEL) ENGINE
B R
(12) Tighten the bolts evenly in the sequence
shown using the following torque steps (Fig. 24).
• STEP 1—Tighten all bolts in sequence to 60 N-m
(44 ft. lbs.) torque.
• STEP 2—Tighten all bolts in sequence to 119 N-m
(88 ft. lbs.) torque.
• STEP 3—Tighten all bolts in sequence to 176 N-m
(129 ft. lbs.) torque.
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Fig. 24 Main Bearing Bolt Tightening Sequence
(13) Turn the crankshaft to determine that it will
rotate freely all 360°. Check the main bearing cap in­
stallations and/or the bearing sizes if the shaft does
not turn easily.
(14) Push the crankshaft towards one end of its
thrust and place a dial indicator as shown (Fig. 25).
DIAL
INDICATOR
CYLINDER
BLOCK
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Fig. 25 Position of Dial Indicator
(15) Zero the indicator needle and push the crank­
shaft towards the other end of its thrust and record
the crankshaft end clearance (Fig. 26).
CRANKSHAFT
END
CLEARANCE
CRANKSHAFT
GEAR
M I N .
M A X .
0.100 mm
0.430 mm
(0.004 inch)
(0.017 inch)
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Fig. 26 Crankshaft End Clearance
OIL PAN AND SUCTION TUBE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine from the vehicle and mount
on an engine stand.
WARNING: HOT OIL CAN C A U S E P E R S O N A L IN­
JURY.
(2) Drain the used engine oil. Dispose of the used
oil properly.
(3) Remove the oil pan and gasket (Fig. 1). Be sure
to connect the support bracket.
(4) If required, remove the suction tube and gasket
(Fig. 1).
GASKET
SUCTION
TUBE
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Fig. 1 Oil Pan, Suction Tube and Gasket