Standard Procedure - Piston Fitting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 RAM 2500 HD and 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- To correctly select the proper size piston, use Cylinder Indicator (special tool #C-119, Cylinder Indicator) (2) to measure the inside diameter of the cylinder bore (3). A cylinder bore gauge capable of reading in 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.) Increments is required. If a bore gauge is not available, do not use an inside micrometer.
- Measure the inside diameter of the cylinder bore at a point 38.0 mm (1.5 inches) below the top of bore (4). Start perpendicular (across or at 90°) to the axis of the crankshaft at point A (1) and then take an additional bore reading 90° at point B (1).
- The coated pistons will be serviced with the piston pin and connecting rod pre-assembled. The piston-rod assembly is specific for the left cylinder bank (odd numbered) and the right cylinder bank (even numbered) and must not be interchanged.
- Measure the piston diameter with a micrometer at points (1, 2).