Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1508

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PISTON RINGS (Continued)
(4) The top surface of all of the rings are identified
with the word TOP or the supplier's MARK. Assem-
ble the rings with the word TOP or the supplier's
MARK up.
(5) Position the oil ring expander in the oil control
ring groove (bottom groove).
(6) Install the oil control ring with the end gap
OPPOSITE the ends on the expander (Fig. 95).
Fig. 95 Oil Control Ring/Expander Location in
1 - OIL CONTROL RING
2 - EXPANDER
3 - PISTON
(7) Install the intermediate piston ring in the sec-
ond groove.
(8) Install the top piston ring in the top groove
(Fig. 96).
Fig. 96 Piston Ring Installation Tool
1 - PISTON RING INSTALLATION TOOL
(9) Position the rings as shown in (Fig. 97).
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
Groove
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
Fig. 97 Piston Ring Orientation
1 - TOP RING
2 - INTERMEDIATE RING
3 - OIL CONTROL RING
(2) Remove the four (4) damper to crankshaft bolts
and remove damper and speed indicator ring.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the damper hub for cracks and replace
if any are found.
(2) Inspect the index lines on the damper hub and
the inertia member (Fig. 98). If the lines are more
than 1.59 mm (1/16 in.) out of alignment, replace the
damper.
(3) Inspect the rubber member for deterioration or
missing segments (Fig. 99).
Fig. 98 Inspect Index Lines for Alignment
1 - INDEX LINES
2 - HUB
3 - INERTIA MEMBER
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