Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1266

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CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with
clean engine oil prior to installation.
(7) Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making
sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location,
Torque the bolts in the sequence shown (Fig. 35).
• Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bed-
plate contacts the block.
• Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
• Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 N·m (5 ft. lbs.)
• Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
• Tighten bolts A - E 27 N·m ( 20 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 35 BEDPLATE TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
(8) Measure crankshaft end play.
(9) Install the connecting rods and measure side clear-
ance(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON &
CONNECTING ROD - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(10) Install oil pump(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the engine(Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
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