How Can Rod Bearings Be Properly Installed to Ensure Optimal Assembly and Lubrication on 2001 Dodge Ram 3500?

Place all the rods on one bank without going across the bank because rods and pistons cannot be used interchangeably. Mark installing caps to be used correctly, aligning v-grooves to lubricate. Install bearing shells with tangs in the grooves, keeping crankshaft journal limits to 0.025 mm. with bearing pairs, but not new and old halves.

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2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Bearing Part Number: 68001948AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearings; Bearing Connecting Rod Standard
- Replaces: 4429175, 4429175AB
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68001948AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
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2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Rod Bearings Part Number: 2421305
$17.58 MSRP: $22.29
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- Other Name: Bearing Package - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing; Connecting Rod Bearing Pair; Rod Bearing; Bearings; Connecting Rod Bearing Package, Standard; Includes various connecting rod bearings.
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.1 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2421305
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How Can Rod Bearings Be Properly Installed to Ensure Optimal Assembly and Lubrication on 2001 Dodge Ram 3500?
A: Place all the rods on one bank without going across the bank because rods and pistons cannot be used interchangeably. Mark installing caps to be used correctly, aligning v-grooves to lubricate. Install bearing shells with tangs in the grooves, keeping crankshaft journal limits to 0.025 mm. with bearing pairs, but not new and old halves.