Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1141

BR
8.0L ENGINE 9 - 151
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 54 Priming Oii Pump.
Fig. 55 Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
INSTALLATION
(1) Wash all parts i n a suitable solvent and inspect
carefully for damage or wear.
(2) Position the rear seal i n the retainer.
(3) Using Special Tool 6687, position the retainer
and oil seal over the crankshaft. Install the bolts and
tighten to 22 N-m (16 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) The seal face surface must be within 0.508 mm
(0.020 in) full Indicator movement relative to rear
face of crankshaft. I f out of limits, gently tap the
high side into the retainer.
(5) Add a small amount of Mopar® Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant at split-line.
(6) Install the oil pan.
(7) Install the transmission (refer to group 21,
Transmissions).
ENGINE CORE OIL—CAMSHAFT PLUGS
Engine core plugs have been pressed into the oil
galleries behind the camshaft thrust plate. This will
reduce internal leakage and help maintain higher oil
pressure at idle.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screw­
driver and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the
cup plug (Fig. 56).
(2) With the cup plug rotated, grasp firmly with
pliers or other suitable tool and remove plug (Fig.
56).
CYLINDER
Fig. 56 Core Hole Plug Removal
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole i n cyl­
inder block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
(2) Make certain the new plug is cleaned of all oil
or grease.
(3) Coat edges of plug and core hole with Mopar®
Gasket Maker, or equivalent.
CAUTION: DO NOT drive cup plug into the casting
as restricted coolant flow can result and cause seri­
ous engine problems.
(4) Using proper drive plug, drive plug into hole.
The sharp edge of the plug should be at least 0.50
mm (0.020 inch) inside the lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be filled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.