Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 956

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CUSHION
Fig. 5 Positioning Engine Mounts—Front
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, position the transmission support
bracket to the transmission. Install new attaching
bolts and tighten to 102 N»m (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position support cushion to transmission sup­
port bracket. Install stud nuts and tighten to 47 N*m
(85 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Using the transmission jack, lower the trans­
mission and support cushion onto the crossmember
(Fig. 6).
(4) Install the support cushion bolts and tighten to
47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove the transmission jack.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(3) Discharge the air conditioning system,- if
equipped (refer to Group 24, Heating and Air Condi­
tioning for service procedures).
(4) Remove the upper crossmember.
(5) Remove the transmission oil cooler.
(6) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(7) Remove the A/C compressor with the lines at­
tached. Set aside.
(8) If equipped, remove the condenser.
(9) Remove the washer bottle.
(10) Disconnect the top radiator hose.
(11) Remove the fan.
(12) Remove the fan shroud.
(13) Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
(14) Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
(15) Remove radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(16) Remove the generator with the wire connec­
tions (refer to Group 8B, Battery/Starter/Generator
Service).
(17) Remove the air cleaner.
(18) Disconnect the throttle linkage.
(19) Remove throttle body.
(20) Remove the upper intake manifold (refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold).
(21) Remove the coil assemblies with the ignition
cables.
(22) Disconnect the heater hoses.
(23) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if
equipped.
(24) Perform the Fuel System Pressure release
procedure (refer to Group 14, Fuel System). Discon­
nect the fuel line.
(25) On Manual Transmission vehicles, remove the
shift lever (refer to Group 21, Transmissions).
(26) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(27) Remove the drain plug and drain the engine
oil.
(28) Loosen front engine mount thru-bolt nuts.
(29) Remove the transmission cooler line brackets
from oil pan.
(30) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold (refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold).
(31) Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter
motor (refer to Group 8B, Battery/Starter/Generator
Service).
(32) Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for trans­
mission removal.
(33) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION; DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(34) Install an engine lifting fixture.
(35) Remove engine from vehicle and install engine
assembly on a repair stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi­
tion in the engine compartment. Position the thru-
bolt into the support cushion brackets.
(2) Install an engine support fixture.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(4) Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for transmis­
sion installation.
(5) Install the prop shaft (refer to Group 16, Pro­
peller Shaft).
(6) Install the starter and connect the starter wires
(refer to Group 8B, B attery/Starter/Generator Ser­
vice).