Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 925

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5.9L ENGINE 9 - 81
5 . 9 L ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
page
Camshaft . . 93
Cylinder Head Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cylinder Heads
...........
86
Distributor Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
95
Engine Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Engine Front Mounts 81
Engine Rear Mount 82
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement 93
General Information 81
Hydraulic Tappets 89
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 5.9 Liter (360 CID) eight-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve en­
gine with hydraulic roller tappets (Fig. 1).
Engine Type 90° V-8 OHV
Bore and Stroke.. 101.6 x 90.9 mm (4.00 x 3.58 in.)
Displacement 5.91 (360 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
Torque.. 448 N«m (3301, lb.) O 3,250 rpm
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Lubrication Pressure Feed - Full Flow Fihration
Engine Oil Capacity
4.71
(5.0 Qts)
w/fiStssr
Cooling System Liquid Cooled - Forced Circulation
Cooling Capacity 14.71 (15.5 Qfe)
Cylinder Block ....Cast Iron
Crankshaft ..Nodular Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron
Combustion Chambers Wedge-High Swirl Valve Shrouding
Camshaft Nodular Cast Iron
Pistons Cast Aluminum Alloy
Connecting Rods Forged Steel
J9409-11
Fig. 1 Engine Description
This engine is designed for unleaded fuel.
Engine lubrication system consists of a rotor type
oil pump and a full flow oil filter.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1,
3, 5, 7 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6, 8 on the right
bank. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 (Fig. 2).
The engine serial number is stamped into a ma­
chined pad located on the left, front corner of the cyl­
inder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 3).
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Oil Pan 96
Rocker Arms and Push Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Timing Chain Cover . 91
Valve Components Replace—-Cylinder Head Not
Removed 85
Valve Stem Seal and Spring Replacement . . . . . . . 85
Valve Timing 90
Valves and Valve Springs 87
Vibration Damper 91
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Fig. 2 Firing Order
X M 5.91 T XXXX XXXXXXXX
X = Last Digit of Model Year
M = Plant - M Mound Road
S Saltillo
T Trenton
K Toluca
5.9L = Engine Displacement
T - Usage - T Truck
XXXX = Month/Day
XXXXXXXX . Serial Code - Last 8 Digits of VIN No.
J9209-74
Fig. 3 Engine Identification Number
ENGINE FRONT MOUNTS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Position fan to assure clearance for radiator top
tank and hose.