Damper, Vibration: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To prevent severe damage to the crankshaft, damper, and damper installer, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing damper.
- Position the damper onto crankshaft.
- Assemble the damper installer (special tool #10387, Installer, Vibration Damper) (2), and the pressing cup (1) from A/C hub installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub).
- Using the damper installer (special tool #10387, Installer, Vibration Damper) (2), and the pressing cup (1) from the A/C hub installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub), press the damper onto crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft damper bolt.
- Position the (special tool #10386, Holder, Vibration Damper) (2), onto the vibration damper (3).
- Tighten the bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the cooling fan.
- Install the radiator upper shroud and tighten the fasteners to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the radiator upper hose.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the battery negative cable. Tighten the nut to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .