Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1389

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ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)
(23) Connect the transmission quick-connect oil
cooler lines to the radiator. Push together until an
audible "click" is heard. Verify connection by pulling
apart.
(24) Raise vehicle.
(25) Connect a/c compressor suction/discharge hose
(if a/c equipped).
(26) Install the radiator lower hose and clamps.
(27) Install the starter motor (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTAL-
LATION).
(28) Install the transmission and transfer case (if
equipped).
(29) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
elbow (Fig. 3). Torque the bolts to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(30) Connect the transmission auxiliary oil cooler
lines (if equipped).
(31) Lower the vehicle
(32) Connect the heater core supply and return
hoses.
(33) Install the cooling fan and shroud at the same
time (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FAN - INSTALLATION).
(34) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud (Fig. 2) and connect the hose to the radiator
filler neck.
(35) Install the windshield washer bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the pump supply hose and elec-
trical connections.
(36) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(37) Change oil filter and install new engine oil.
(38) Fill cooling system with coolant (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(39) Connect battery negative cables.
(40) Perform the fuel line air bleed procedure
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(41) Start engine and inspect for engine oil, cool-
ant, and fuel leaks.
INSTALLATION—CRANKCASE BREATHER
VAPOR CANISTER
(1) Position vapor canister with strap over stud on
engine front cover. Install retaining nut. Tighten nut
10 N·m ( 89 in. lbs.).
(2) If removed, position hose onto crankcase
breather, then position clamp.
(3) Position lower portion of hose into vapor canis-
ter, then install and tighten cap.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.9L DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
Engine Type
Bore and Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
245 H.P. Version
235 H.P. Version
Horsepower (A/T and 5
Speed M/T)
Horsepower (6 Speed M/T
Only)
Torque Rating (A/T and 5
Speed M/T)
Torque Rating (6 Speed
M/T Only)
Firing Order
Lubrication System
Cylinder Block
Crankshaft
Cylinder Head
Combustion Chambers
Camshaft
Pistons
Connecting Rods
PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
Piston
Skirt Diameter
Ring Groove Clearance
Intermediate (Max.)
Oil Control (Max.)
Piston Pins
Pin Diameter (Min.)
Bore Diameter (Max.)
Piston Ring End Gap
Top Ring
BR/BE
SPECIFICATION
In-Line 6 Cyl. Turbo
Diesel
102.0 X 120.0 mm
(4.02 X 4.72 in.)
5.9L (359 cu. in.)
17.0:1
16.3:1
235 @ 2700 rpm
245 @ 2700 rpm
460 ft. lbs. @ 1600 rpm
505 ft. lbs. @ 1600 rpm
1-5-3-6-2-4
Pressure Feed-Full Flow
With Bypass Valve
Cast Iron
Induction Hardened
Forged Steel
Cast Iron With Valve
Seat Inserts
High Swirl Bowl
Chilled Ductile Iron
Cast Aluminum
Cross Rolled Micro Alloy
101.864 – 101.88 mm
(4.0104 – 4.011 in.)
0.095 mm (0.0037 in.)
0.085 mm (0.0033 in.)
39.990 mm (1.5744 in.)
40.025 mm (1.5758 in.)
0.35 – 0.45 mm