Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1501

9 - 278 ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER (Continued)
Fig. 74 Aligning Seal Retainer with Alignment/
Installation Tool
1 - ALIGNMENT / INSTALLATION TOOL
2 - SEAL RETAINER
(5) Make sure the provided seal pilot is installed
into the new crankshaft seal. Use the alignment/in-
stallation tool and press the seal onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 75). Alternately drive the seal at the 12, 3, 6
and 9 o'clock positions.
(6) Remove the alignment tool and trim the
retainer gasket even with the oil pan mounting sur-
face (Fig. 76).
(7) Remove the seal pilot.
(8) Apply a small amount of Mopar Silicone Rub-
ber Adhesive Sealant to the oil pan rail T-joints.
(9) Install the four (4) oil pan rear mounting bolts
and torque to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install new rectangular ring seal for cam bore.
(11) Install the flywheel housing and bolts. Torque
bolts to 77 N·m (57 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install the flywheel or converter drive plate.
Tighten bolts to 137 N·m (101 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install the starter motor Refer to (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER
INSTALLATION).
(14) Install the transmission and transfer case (if
equipped).
(15) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 75 Installing Seal Using Alignment Tool and
1 - SEAL PILOT TOOL
2 - INSTALLATION TOOL
3 - SEAL
4 - RETAINER
1 - GASKET
MOTOR -
(16) Fill the crankcase with new engine oil.
(17) Connect the battery negative cables.
(18) Start engine and check for oil leaks.
Hammer
Fig. 76 Trimming Excess Gasket Material
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