Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 303

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COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES 7 • 33
Fig, 45 Thermostat Position—33L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L
V-8 Gas Engines
CAUTION; Housing must be tightened evenly and
thermostat must be centered into recessed groove
in intake manifold. If not, it may result in a cracked
housing, damaged intake manifold threads or cool­
ant leak.
(6) Install upper radiator hose to thermostat hous­
ing.
(7) Air conditioned vehicles:
(a) Install generator. Tighten bolts to 41 N-m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Install support bracket (generator mounting
bracket-to-intake manifold) (Fig. 41). Tighten bolts
to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not,
the engine may overheat due to the water pump ro­
tating in the wrong direction. Refer to Belt Schemat­
ics in the Engine Accessory Drive Belt section of
this group for correct engine belt routing. The cor­
rect belt with the correct length must be used.
(8) Fill cooling system. Refer to Refilling Cooling
System in this group.
(9) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(10) Start and warm engine. Check for leaks.
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL—8.0L V-10 ENGINE
WARNING: DO NOT L O O S E N THE RADIATOR
DRAINCOCK WITH THE S Y S T E M HOT AND PRES­
SURIZED. S E R I O U S B U R N S FROM THE COOLANT
CAN OCCUR.
Do not waste reusable coolant. If the solution is
clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for re­
use.
If the thermostat is being replaced, be sure that
the replacement is the specified thermostat for the
vehicle model and engine type.
A rubber lip-type seal with a metal shoulder is
pressed into the intake manifold beneath the thermo­
stat (Fig. 46).
Fig. 46 Thermostat Seal—8.01 V-10 Engine
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(2) Drain cooling system until coolant level is be­
low thermostat. Refer to Draining Cooling System in
this group.
(3) Remove the two support rod mounting bolts
and remove support rod (intake manifold-to-genera­
tor mount) (Fig. 47).
Fig. 47 Support Rod—8.0L V-10 Engine