Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 987

9 - 146 5.9L (DIESEL) ENGINE
B R
5 . 9 L ( D I E S E L f E U G I N E S E R V I C E P R O C E D U R E S
INDEX
page
page
Camshaft
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Cylinder Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
......
167
Cylinder Head
151
Engine Assembly
147
Engine Front Mounts 146
Engine Rear Mount
147
Gear Housing and Cover 159
General Information . . . . . . . . . .
146
Oil Pan and Suction Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . 171
Rocker Levers and Push Rods
150
Tappet
163
Timing Pin
161
Valve Clearance Adjustment 158
Valves and Valve Springs 153
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 5.9 Liter (359 CID) six-cylinder diesel engine is
an In-line valve-in head type (Fig. 1).
1 — S _ _ 3 ~ - _ 4 ~ 2 - - 4
Engine Type In-line 6 (Diesel-Turbo)
Bore and Stroke 102.0 x 120.0 mm (4.02 x 4.72 in.)
Displacement 5.9L (359 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Torque (Automatic) 542 H^m (400 ft. lbs.) @ 1600 rpm
(Manual). 569 N«m (420 ft. lbs.) © 1600 rpm
Firing Order .1-5-3-6-2-4
Lubrication.... ..Pressure Feed - Full Flow
Filtration w/Bypass Valve
Engine Oil Capacity 9.51 (10.0 Qts) w/Filter
Cooling System Liquid Cooled - Forced Circulation
Cooling Capacity 23L (24 Qts)
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Crankshaft Induction Hardened Forged Steel
Cylinder Head Cast Iron
Combustion Chambers High Swirl Bowl
Camshaft Chilled Ductile Iron
Pistons Cast Aluminum
Connecting Rods ....Forged Steel
J9409-12
Fig. 1 Diesel Engine Description
This engine is designed for No.2 Diesel Fuel. Only
use No.l Diesel Fuel where extended arctic condi­
tions exist (below -23°C or -10°F).
Engine lubrication system consists of a gerotor type
oil pump and a full flow oil filter with a bypass valve.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1 to
6. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4 (Fig. 2).
The engine data plate is located on the driver side
of the engine forward of the fuel injection pump.
5 •
J9409-107
Fig. 2 Firing Order
ENGINE FRONT MOUNTS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Position fan to assure clearance for radiator top
tank and hose.
(3) Install engine support/lifting fixture.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Lift the engine SLIGHTLY and remove the
thru-bolt and nut (Fig. 3).
(6) Remove engine support bracket/cushion bolts
(Fig. 3). Remove the support bracket/cushion.
INSTALLATION
(1) With engine raised SLIGHTLY, position the en­
gine support bracket/cushion to the block. Install new
bolts and tighten to 189 N-m (140 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the thru-bolt into the engine support
bracket/cushion.
(3) Lower engine with support/lifting fixture while
guiding the engine bracket/cushion and thru-bolt into
support cushion brackets (Fig. 4).
- (4) Install thru-bolt nuts and tighten the nuts to
68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Remove lifting fixture.