Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1184

9 - 194 5.9L (DIESEL) ENGINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Use two of the main bearing cap bolts to wiggle
the main cap loose, being careful not to damage the
bolt threads (Fig. 84). Remove the caps.
Fig. 84 Main Bearing Cap Removal
WARNING: USE A HOIST TO AVOID INJURY.
(6) Lift the crankshaft and gear from the cylinder
block (Fig. 85).
Fig. 85 Lifting Crankshaft out of Cylinder Block
(7) Remove the main bearings from the block and
the main caps.
(8) Remove the piston cooling nozzles by using a
3/16 inch pin punch to push them out (Fig. 86).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Use only hand force to push the nozzle
in place. If driven with a hammer, the nozzle will be
damaged.
(1) Use a center punch to push the piston cooling
nozzle into place. Install nozzles so they are even
with or slightly below the saddle surface.
(2) Make sure the saddle surface is clean and dry.
Install the upper main bearings.
Fig. 86 Piston Cooling Nozzles
(3) Install the combination thrust/main bearing in
the number six main bearing location.
(4) Lubricate the bearings with Lubriplate 105, or
equivalent.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, USE A HOIST TO
INSTALL THE CRANKSHAFT.
(5) Install the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Crankshaft must be lowered onto the
bearings straight to prevent damage to thrust bear­
ings.
(6) Install the ring dowels in the main bearing
caps (Fig. 87).
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Fig. 87 install Ring Dowels
(7) Install the lower main bearings in the caps.
(8) Lubricate the bearings with Lubriplate, or
equivalent.
(9) Numbers on the main bearings caps face the oil
cooler side of the engine with number one at the
front of the engine.
(10) Place the caps in their respective positions.
(11) Lubricate the main bearing bolt threads and
underside of the bolt head with clean engine oil.
(12) Tighten the bolts evenly i n the sequence
shown using the following torque steps (Fig. 88).