INSTALLATION - ENGINE
- Remove cylinder head bolts according to the diagram below. Install special Tool 9009. Torque bolts to 105N.m (77ft. lbs.)
- Lower engine into the engine compartment and install the engine mount through bolts and nuts.
- Tighten the mount through bolts and nuts to 88 N.m (65 ft-lbs) torque.
- Remove the engine lifting device (Tool 9009).
- Check cylinder head capscrew length and install into cylinder head.
- Torque in 4 steps to: Step 1-Tighten to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.) torque. Step 2-Back off 360°. Step 3-Tighten to 105 N.m (77 ft. lbs.) torque. Step 4-Rotate 90°.
- Install rocker housing. Torque to 24 N.m (18 ft-lbs). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(/dodge/pickup-r1500/1997-2012/remont/mechanical/#59l-engine-overhaul) ).
- Replace injector o-ring and sealing washer on injectors #5 and #6. Install injectors and torque using the following steps: Step 1-Install injector hold-down capscrews and torque to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.) torque. Step 2-Loosen injector hold-down capscrews. Step 3-Install HPC connector tube and nut. Torque nut to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.) torque. Step 4-Torque injector hold-down capscrews to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.) torque. Step 5-Torque HPC connector tube nut to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install #5 and #6 high pressure fuel lines. Follow correct torque sequence per section 14. Torque fuel line fittings to 30 N.m (22 ft-lb). Torque brace capscrew to 24 N.m (18 ft-lb).
- Install rear engine lift bracket. Torque to 77 N.m (57 ft-lb).
- Install push tubes, rocker arms, and pedestals for cylinders #4, #5, and #6. Torque the mounting bolts to 36 N.m (27 ft-lbs).
- Reset valve lash on cylinders #4, #5, and #6. Torque adjusting nuts to 24 N.m (18 ft-lbs). NOTE: Verify proper installation of cylinder head cover ground spring into cylinder head cover.
- Install cylinder head cover. Torque to 24 N.m (18 ft-lbs). (Refer to «INSTALLATION»(/dodge/pickup-r1500/1997-2012/remont/mechanical/#59l-engine-overhaul) ).
- Connect breather tube and lube oil drain tube to breather housing cover. Install breather cover. Torque capscrews to 24 N.m (18 ft-lbs)
- Connect fuel supply and return hoses.
- Connect ECM ground to hydroform screw. Connect ECM power connector.
- Install the APPS cable(s) to the APPS. Install the throttle linkage cover.
- Install the power steering pump.
- Install the damper and speed indicator ring. Torque to 40 N.m (30 ft-lb) plus 60 degrees.
- Install lower fan shroud bracket. Torque to 24 N.m (18 ft-lb).
- Install upper fan shroud brackets, but do not tighten fasteners at this time.
- Connect the engine block heater connection.
- Connect the A/C compressor and pressure sensor connectors
- Install the charge air cooler and a/c condenser (if equipped). Install and tighten the charge air cooler mounting bolts to 2 N.m (17 in-lbs).
- Connect the charge air cooler piping. Torque all clamps to 8 N.m (72 in-lbs).
- Connect the a/c refrigerant lines to the a/c condenser (if equipped).
- Install the radiator upper support panel.
- Install radiator.
- Connect the transmission quick-connect oil cooler lines.
- Raise vehicle.
- Connect a/c compressor suction/discharge hose (if equipped).
- Install the radiator lower hose and clamps.
- Install the battery negative cables to the engine block on the driver and passenger side.
- Install the transmission adapter with a new camshaft rectangular ring seal. Torque to 77 N.m (57 ft-lb).
- Install the flywheel/flexplate. Torque to 137 N.m (101 ft-lb).
- Install the starter motor. Torque to 43 N.m (32 ft-lb). (Refer to «STARTERS»(/dodge/pickup-r1500/1997-2012/remont/starter/#starting-system) ).
- Connect engine to vehicle harness connectors.
- Install transmission and transfer case (if equipped).
- Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger elbow.
- Connect the transmission auxiliary oil cooler lines (if equipped).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the heater core supply and return hoses.
- Install the cooling fan/drive/shroud assembly. (Refer to «FAN-RADIATOR»(/dodge/pickup-r1500/1997-2012/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-system-removal-installtion) ).
- Install the coolant recovery bottle.
- Install the windshield washer bottle.
- Install the upper radiator hose and clamps.
- Raise vehicle.
- Change oil filter and install new engine oil.
- Fill the cooling system with coolant. (Refer to «REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE»(/dodge/pickup-r1500/1997-2012/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system-diagnosis-servicing-specifications__refilling-cooling-system-59l-diesel-engine) ).
- Connect grid heater harness at grid heater relays.
- Connect electrical connections to rear of alternator.
- Start the engine and inspect for engine oil, coolant, and fuel leaks.