Section 350 (5.7L CNG Engine (Service Information) 2500 Hd): Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 2500 HD and 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.
NOTE:
Do not use air tools to install (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Engine Lift Fixture (1) and Adapter (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Eagle (2).
- Install the engine lift fixture (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1) and adapter (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Eagle (2).
- Position the engine in the engine compartment.
- Lower and align the engine (1) with the transmission (3).
- Install two transmission bell housing to engine block mounting bolts (2) finger tight.
- Lower the engine assembly until the engine mount through bolts (3) line up in the frame brackets (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
- Install the remaining transmission bell housing to engine block mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
- Install both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1) and tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines at the oil pan and tighten bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the engine mount through bolts (3) and nuts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
- Install all torque converter-to-driveplate bolts (1) by hand, verify the torque converter is pulled flush to the driveability and tighten bolts to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION:
The structural dust cover must be installed as described in the Structural Dust Cover installation procedure. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
- Install the structural dust cover (1). Refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires. Refer to INSTALLATIONSTARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (4) to the exhaust manifold flange and tighten the bolts and nuts (3) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine lift fixture (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) and adapter (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Eagle (1, 2).
- Install the VVTS and securely tighten fastener (1).
- Connect the VVTS electrical connector (2).
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, CNG , REMOVAL, 5.7L .
- Connect the fuel supply line. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECTFITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
- Install the three power steering pump mounting bolts through the access holes in the pulley (1) and tighten bolts to 28 N•m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the heater hoses (2) and the lower radiator hose (1).
- Install the generator (2) and electrical connections. Refer to INSTALLATIONGENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the A/C compressor (3). Refer to INSTALLATIONCOMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the refrigerant lines (1, 3) to the A/C compressor (4) and tighten the nuts (2) to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the viscous fan drive assembly. Refer to INSTALLATIONFAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL
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CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
- Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).
- Rotate the tensioner (7) counter-clockwise and install the accessory drive belt (4).
- Install the radiator and A/C condenser as an assembly. Refer to INSTALLATIONRADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, INSTALLATION and INSTALLATIONCONDENSER, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Position the shroud in the radiator tank clips and Install the fan shroud mounting bolts.
- Connect the radiator upper hose.
- Position the upper radiator seal and install the two plastic rivets (2).
- Install the four push pins (1).
- Install the washer bottle.
- Install the engine cover (1). Refer to COVER, ENGINE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the air cleaner housing (4).
- Install the clean air hose (2).
- Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (3).
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDSCAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURESTANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the negative battery cable (1).
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Evacuate and Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDUREPLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .