Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1524

DR
GEAR HOUSING (Continued)
(23) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.
(24) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler
neck.
(25) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(26) Add engine oil.
(27) Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(28) Connect the battery cables.
(29) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
GEAR HOUSING COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Partially drain engine coolant into container
suitable for re-use (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove radiator upper hose.
(6) Disconnect coolant recovery bottle hose from
radiator filler neck and lift bottle off of fan shroud.
(7) Disconnect windshield washer pump supply
hose and electrical connections and lift washer bottle
off of fan shroud.
(8) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the cooling fan support/hub from the
front of the engine.
(11) Raise the vehicle on hoist.
(12) Remove power steering pump.
(13) Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
(14) Remove the crankshaft damper and speed
indicator ring (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL).
(15) Lower the vehicle.
(16) Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and
gently pry the cover away from the housing, taking
care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new front crankshaft oil seal.
(2) Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a
crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot
into the seal.
(3) Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover.
Be sure to surround all through holes.
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
(4) Using the seal pilot to align the cover (Fig.
123), install the cover to the housing and install the
bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 123 Installing Cover with Seal Pilot
1 - SEAL PILOT
(5) Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust
shield.
(6) Raise the vehicle.
(7) Install the speed indicator ring and the crank-
shaft damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Install the fan support/hub assy, and tighten
bolts to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install power steering pump.
(11) Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque
bolt to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the cooling fan and shroud together
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(14) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.
(15) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler
neck.
(16) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(17) Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(18) Connect the battery cables.
(19) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
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