5.9 ram 2500 4x4 motor swap, need your input and advice, please
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To remove and install the engine.
There are 8 transmission bolts this IS counting the 2 starter bolts.
No there is not a center top bolt by the distribute
Yes you need to remove the tourque converter nuts from the flex plat there are 4 nuts. It will stay in / with the transmission.
Step by Step.
1. Scribe hood hinge outlines on the hood and remove the hood from the vehicle. Disconnect the battery.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator and engine block.
3. Drain the engine oil
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the starter.
6. Depressurize the fuel injection system.
7. If equipped, remove the transmission oil cooler.
8. Disconnect both radiator and heater hoses. Remove the radiator and set the fan shroud aside.
9. Remove the power steering pump and hoses attached and lay them aside.
10. Disconnect and tag the vacuum lines.
11. Remove the A/C compressor and lay it aside with the hoses connected, if enough slack exists. If not, disconnect the A/C hoses..
15. Disconnect the throttle linkage and all electrical connection to the engine sensors. Tag all electrical connections before disconnecting.
16. Remove the alternator, fan, pulley and drive belt(s).
17. Remove the distributor cap and wires.
18. Remove and plug the fuel line.
19. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
20. On automatic transmission models, remove the bell housing bolts and inspection plate. Attach a C-clamp on the front bottom of the transmission torque converter housing to prevent the torque converter from coming out.
21. Remove the retaining bolts from the torque converter drive plate. Mark the converter and drive plate to aid in reassembly.
22. Remove the drive shaft and engine rear support.
23. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
24. Remove the transmission.
25. Raise the rear of the engine approximately 2 in. (51mm) and remove the clutch or drive plate and the flywheel.
26. Using a boom hoist attached to the engine with the shortest hook-up possible, take up all tension and support the engine.
Do not lift the engine by the intake manifold.
27. Remove the engine front mounts and insulators.
28. Carefully remove the engine from the vehicle. Lift slowly and watch for any snagged or missed connections. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
29. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure all components to specifications.
31. Fill the cooling system. Connect the battery.
32. Check all fluid levels and perform all tune-up adjustments if the engine was rebuilt.
Now that is all about a 8 hour job by the book
Any questions just ask
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There are 8 transmission bolts this IS counting the 2 starter bolts.
No there is not a center top bolt by the distribute
Yes you need to remove the tourque converter nuts from the flex plat there are 4 nuts. It will stay in / with the transmission.
Step by Step.
1. Scribe hood hinge outlines on the hood and remove the hood from the vehicle. Disconnect the battery.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator and engine block.
3. Drain the engine oil
4. Remove the air cleaner.
5. Remove the starter.
6. Depressurize the fuel injection system.
7. If equipped, remove the transmission oil cooler.
8. Disconnect both radiator and heater hoses. Remove the radiator and set the fan shroud aside.
9. Remove the power steering pump and hoses attached and lay them aside.
10. Disconnect and tag the vacuum lines.
11. Remove the A/C compressor and lay it aside with the hoses connected, if enough slack exists. If not, disconnect the A/C hoses..
15. Disconnect the throttle linkage and all electrical connection to the engine sensors. Tag all electrical connections before disconnecting.
16. Remove the alternator, fan, pulley and drive belt(s).
17. Remove the distributor cap and wires.
18. Remove and plug the fuel line.
19. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
20. On automatic transmission models, remove the bell housing bolts and inspection plate. Attach a C-clamp on the front bottom of the transmission torque converter housing to prevent the torque converter from coming out.
21. Remove the retaining bolts from the torque converter drive plate. Mark the converter and drive plate to aid in reassembly.
22. Remove the drive shaft and engine rear support.
23. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
24. Remove the transmission.
25. Raise the rear of the engine approximately 2 in. (51mm) and remove the clutch or drive plate and the flywheel.
26. Using a boom hoist attached to the engine with the shortest hook-up possible, take up all tension and support the engine.
Do not lift the engine by the intake manifold.
27. Remove the engine front mounts and insulators.
28. Carefully remove the engine from the vehicle. Lift slowly and watch for any snagged or missed connections. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
29. Installation is the reverse of removal. Secure all components to specifications.
31. Fill the cooling system. Connect the battery.
32. Check all fluid levels and perform all tune-up adjustments if the engine was rebuilt.
Now that is all about a 8 hour job by the book
Any questions just ask
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Hayward CA
No you do not need to remove the transmission all the way. Just to remove the torque converter nuts.
The best way I have fount to remove this engine is with an old seat belt tied around the exhaust manifolds and looped throw the engine lift vary easy.
The best way I have fount to remove this engine is with an old seat belt tied around the exhaust manifolds and looped throw the engine lift vary easy.