Section 655 (6.4L Engine (Service Information) 2500 Hd & 3500 Hd): Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. 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 the (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) and (special tool #2013800090, Adapter, Engine Lifting Bracket).
- If required, install the following components for installation on the replacement engine:
- Engine wiring harness.
- Upper and lower intake manifold and brackets.
- Sensors.
- Timing chain cover.
- Crankshaft Damper.
- Accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Accessory drive belt.
- Block heater (if equipped).
- Install the engine lift fixture (1) and adapter (2).
- Position the engine in the engine compartment.
- Lower and align the engine (1) to 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 driveplate 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 .
- Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly to the exhaust manifold flange and tighten the bolts and nuts (1, 2) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the O2 sensors electrical connectors (1, 2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine lift fixture (1) (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) and adapter (2) (special tool #2013800090, Adapter, Engine Lifting Bracket) Eagle (1, 2).
- Install the VVTS (1) and securely tighten fastener.
- Connect the VVTS electrical connector (2).
- Install the EGR cooler (2). Refer to COOLER, EGR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Connect the fuel supply line. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
- Install the three power steering pump mounting bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley (1) and tighten bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- If equipped, install the lower generator (3) and electrical connections. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the heater hoses (3) and the lower radiator hose (5).
- Install the oil cooler (7) return hose (6).
- Install the generator (1) and electrical connections. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the A/C compressor (1). Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Install the refrigerant lines to the upper bracket. Tighten the bolt (1) to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
- Rotate the tensioner (7) counter-clockwise and install the accessory drive belt (4).
- If equipped, install the secondary generator drive belt (3). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the radiator and A/C condenser as an assembly. Refer to RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, INSTALLATION and CONDENSER, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Install the viscous fan drive assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL .
- Position the shroud (1) on the radiator tank clips and install the fan shroud.
- Install the lower fan shroud (2).
- Install the upper radiator hose (4).
- Install the washer bottle.
- Position the upper radiator seal and install the two plastic rivets (2).
- Install the four push pins (1).
- Install the engine cover (1).
- Install the air cleaner housing (1).
- Install the intake hose (2). Hand tighten clamp.
- Install the breather hose (3).
- Connect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (2).
- Connect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (1).
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- If required, evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the Hood (Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION ).