Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1433

9 - 286 ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)
Connecting Rods
CLEANING
Clean the connecting rods in a suitable solvent,
rinse in hot water and blow dry with compressed air.
Fig. 128 Piston Skirt Diameter
PISTON SKIRT DIAMETER (MIN.)
101.864 mm (4.0104 in. )
INSPECTION
Fig. 129 Intermediate and Oil Ring Clearances
1 - FEELER GAUGE
2 - RING
3 - PISTON
Inspect the connecting rod for damage and wear.
The I-Beam section of the connecting rod cannot have
dents or other damage. Damage to this part can
cause stress risers which will progress to breakage.
Measure the connecting rod pin bore (Fig. 132).
The maximum diameter is 40.042 mm (1.5764 inch).
If out of limits, replace the connecting rod.
Fig. 130 Piston Pin Bore
1 - PISTON
2 - PIN BORE
Fig. 131 Piston Pin Diameter
1 - PISTON PIN
Fig. 132 Connecting Rod Pin Bore
1 - CONNECTING ROD
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