length DODGE RAM 1999 Service Owner's Guide

filter (if necessary). Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts.
Slide transmission rearward from dowels on cylinder block.
8) Install "C" clamp on edge of transmission housing to hold
torque converter in place. Lower transmission and remove transmission
from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, ensure proper length
bolt is used.
2) Ensure proper length torque converter bolts are used in
accordance with torque converter diameter and number of torque
converter bolt lugs on front of torque converter. See TORQUE CONVERTER
BOLT APPLICATION table.
TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT APPLICATION









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Torque Converter Diameter Bolt Length
In. (mm)\
9.50" (241.0 mm) 3-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .46 (11.7\
)
9.50" (241.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .52 (13.2\
)
10.00" (254.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .52 (13.2\
)
10.75" (273.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .44 (11.2\
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3) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft yokes are aligned. Adjust shift cable and
throttle valve cable if necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS
& RWD VANS article.
4) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (DAKOTA & DURANGO)








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Application Ft. Lbs.
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt/Nut
2.5L ..................................................... 14 (19)\
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ............................................ ( 1)
Front Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Transfer
Case Flange Bolt ......................................... 20 (27)\
Rear Crossmember Bolt ...................................... 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Center Bearing-To-Crossmember Bolt ........ 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Rear
Axle Flange Bolt ......................................... 14 (19)\
Starter Bolt
2.5L ..................................................... 33 (45)\

vehicle is at normal riding height.
* Steering wheel must be centered with wheels in straight ahead
position. If required, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve
and lengthen opposite sleeve (equal amount of turns). See
Fig. 2.
* Wheel bearings should have the correct preload and lug nuts
must be tightened to manufacturer's specifications. Adjust
camber, caster and toe-in using this sequence. Follow
instructions of the alignment equipment manufacturer.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)
CAMBER
1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top
or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3.
2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of
vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber
is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.