Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1367

4. Torque the (4)structural dust cover bolts that go

into the transmission to 6-11 N·m (50-100 in.lbs.).

5. Torque the (4) structural dust cover bolts that go

into the engine block to 6-11 N·m (50-100 in.lbs.).

6. Starting with the two rear cover-to-engine bolts,

tighten bolts (1) to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.), then tighten
bolts (2) and (3) to 54 N·m ( 40 ft. lbs.) in the
sequence shown.

7. Install the exhaust pipe on left hand exhaust manifold.

8. Tighten exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining bolts to 20–26 N·m (15–20 ft. lbs.).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: The 7/16 inch engine block to clutch housing bolts must be loosened before removal/installation
of the structural dust cover. Clutch housing distortion will occur if this procedure is not followed.

1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.

CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will
cause severe damage to the cover, and engine noise.

2. Install all bolts retaining the cover-to-engine. DO

NOT tighten the bolts at this time.

3. Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT

tighten at this time.

CAUTION: The structural cover must be held
tightly against the corner formed by the engine
and the transmission clutch housing during tight-
ening sequence. Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the cover and engine noise.

4. Torque the (2)structural dust cover bolts that go

into the clutch housing to 6-11 N·m (50-100 in.lbs.).

5. Torque the (4) structural dust cover bolts that go

into the engine block to 6-11 N·m (50-100 in.lbs.).

6. Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest to

the rear face of block on the passenger side of
block to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

7. Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest to

the front face of block on the drivers side to 54
N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

8. Torque the remaining (2) structural cover bolts that

go into the block in an “X” pattern to 54 N·m (40 ft.
lbs.).

9. Torque the structural cover bolts that go into the clutch housing to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

10. Torque the 7/16 inch engine block to clutch housing bolts to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.).

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ENGINE - 5.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION

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MOUNT - FRONT

REMOVAL

2WD

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Raise vehicle.

3. Remove engine mount through bolts.

4. Raise engine using engine support fixture special

tool # 8534.

5. Remove engine mount to insulator bolts (1).

6. Remove insulator (2) from engine.

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4WD

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. Raise the vehicle.

3. Remove the skid plate.

4. Remove the front crossmember (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSSMEMBER -

REMOVAL).

5. Remove the engine oil filter.

6. Support the engine using engine support fixture, special tool # 8534.

7. Support the front axle with a suitable jack.

8. Remove the (4) bolts that attach the engine mounts to the front axle.

9. Remove the (3) bolts that attach the front axle to the left engine bracket.

10. Lower the front axle.

11. Remove the (6) through bolts

12. Raise the engine far enough to be able to remove the left (4) and right (8) engine mounts.

13. Remove the engine mounts (4,8).

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ENGINE - 5.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION

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INSTALLATION

2WD

1. Install insulator (2) on the engine.

NOTE: For mount to engine block and left engine
bracket to front axle bolts, apply Mopar

T

Lock and

Seal Adhesive, Medium Strength Threadlocker.

2. Install upper and lower mount mounting bolts.

Tighten bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).

3. Lower the engine using engine support fixture spe-

cial tool # 8534.

4. Install mount through bolts.

5. Tighten through bolts on both sides to 61 N·m (45

ft. lbs.).

6. Lower vehicle.

7. Connect negative battery cable.

4WD

NOTE: For mount to engine block and left engine bracket to front axle bolts, apply Mopar

T

Lock and Seal

Adhesive, Medium Strength Threadlocker.

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