Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 806

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5.9L ENGINE 9 - 85
(2) Drive bushing and tool into position, using a
hammer (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15 Distributor Driveshaft Bushing Installation
(3) As the burnisher is pulled through the bushing,
the bushing is expanded tight i n the block and bur­
nished to correct size (Fig. 16). D O NOT r e a m t h i s
bushing.
Fig. 16 Burnishing Distributor Driveshaft Bushing
(4) Install the intake manifold (refer to Group 11,
Exhaust System and Intake Manifold).
DISTRIBUTOR TIMING
Before installing the distributor and oil pump drive
shaft, time engine as follows:
(1) Rotate crankshaft until N o . l cylinder is at top
dead center on the firing stroke.
(2) When i n this position, the timing mark on v i ­
bration damper should be under "0" on the timing in­
dicator.
(3) Coat shaft and drive gear with engine oil. I n ­
stall the shaft so that after the gear spirals into
place, i t will index with the oil pump shaft. The slot
on top of drive gear should be aligned towards left
front intake manifold attaching bolt hole (Fig. 17).
INSTALLATION
Refer to Group 8D, Ignition Systems for the proper
procedure.
Fig. 17 Position of Installed Distributor Drive Gear
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove engine oil dipstick.
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Drain engine oil.
(5) Remove exhaust pipe.
(6) Remove left engine to transmission strut.
(7) Loosen the right side engine support bracket
cushion thru-bolt and raise the engine slightly. Re­
move oil pan by sliding backward and out.
(8) Remove the one-piece gasket.
C L E A N I N G
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
Trim or remove excess sealant film i n the rear
main cap oil pan gasket groove. DO NOT remove
the sealant inside the r e a r m a i n cap slots.
I f present, t r i m excess sealant from inside the en­
gine.
Clean oil pan i n solvent and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
Clean oil screen and pipe thoroughly i n clean sol­
vent. Inspect condition of screen.
INSPECTION
Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or
damaged threads. Repair as necessary.
Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distor­
tion. Straighten flange, i f necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier in­
stallation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 1).
(2) Install the dowels i n the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
(3) Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent i n the corner of the
cap and the cylinder block.
(4) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block.
(5) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket.