Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 958

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8.0L ENGINE 9 - 1 1 7
(7) Install exhaust pipe to manifold (refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold),
(8) Install the transmission cooler line brackets
from oil pan.
(9) Tighten the Front mount thru-bolts and nuts to
102N
31m (75 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install the drain plug and tighten to 34 N-m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Prime oil pump by squirting oil in the oil filter
mounting hole and filling the J-trap of the front tim­
ing cover. When oil is running out, install oil filter
that has been filled with oil.
(12) Lower the vehicle.
(13) Remove engine lifting fixture.
(14) On Manual Transmission vehicles, install the
shift lever (refer to Group 21, Transmissions).
(15) Connect the fuel lines.
(16) Connect the heater hoses.
(17) Install the upper intake manifold (refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold).
(18) Install the coil assemblies with the ignition
cables.
(19) Using a new gasket, install throttle body.
Tighten the throttle body nuts to 23 N-m (200 in.
lbs.) torque.
(20) Connect the throttle linkage.
(21) Install the air cleaner box.
(22) Install the generator and wire connections (re­
fer to Group 8B, Battery/Starter/Generator Service).
(23) Install the upper crossmember.
(24) Install radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys­
tem).
(25) Connect the lower radiator hose.
(26) Install the transmission oil cooler.
(27) Connect the transmission cooler lines.
(28) Connect the power steering hoses, if equipped.
(29) Install the fan shroud.
(30) Install the fan.
(31) Connect the top radiator hose.
(33) Install the washer bottle.
(34) If equipped, install the condenser.
(35) Install the A/C compressor with the lines at­
tached.
(36) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(37) Evacuate and charge the air conditioning sys­
tem, if equipped (refer to Group 24, Heating and Air
Conditioning for service procedures).
(38) Add coolant to the cooling system (refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for the proper procedure).
(39) Install the battery.
(40) Warm engine and adjust.
(41) Road test vehicle.
CYLINDEI HEAD CiWEi
Die-cast magnesium cylinder head covers (Fig. 1)
reduce noise and provide a good sealing surface. A
steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cylinder
head cover (Fig. 2). This gasket can be used again.
CAUTION: The cylinder head cover fasteners have a
special plating. DO NOT use alternative fasteners.
Fig. 1 Cylinder Head Covers
CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKETS LEFT
FRONT
OF
ENGINE
RIGHT
COVER
109=135
Fig. 2 Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap­
oration control system from cylinder head cover.
Identify each system for installation. *