OEM Dodge Ram 1500 Flywheel

Dodge Ram 1500 Flywheel Parts and Q&A

• Flywheel
  53020688AB
  Q: How to Properly Install and Secure a Flywheel on Dodge Ram 1500?

  A:

  Place the flywheel on the Crankshaft or adapter plate when installing it in a vehicle with a Dual Mass flywheel. Turn each flywheel bolt evenly using the proper torque which is 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) for any other flywheel and 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) for a Dual Mass Flywheel adapter plate. After that, install the clutch and then the transmission.
• Flywheel
  53022042AA
  Q: What Are the Best Practices for Servicing and Repairing a Flywheel on Dodge Ram 1500?

  A:

  Take out the transmission, the pressure plate and the clutch first, before starting to repair the flywheel. After that, withdraw the bolts holding the flywheel in place and remove it as well. Whenever the flywheel's surface is worn or chipped, arrange for it to be replaced with the whole assembly. Should the flywheel not be available, it's possible to install a replacement ring gear on only V10/Diesel Engines. Put a mark on the flywheel to show the old gear's position with the scriber. Then, cut the majority of the way through the gear with a cut-off abrasive wheel. You can then remove the rest with a cold chisel or punch. The ring gear goes on the flywheel as a shrink fit, so it must be heated up for the installation process. Heat the gear in an oven or comparable heating machine to obtain uniformity and avoid using a torch because this can spot heat or harm the flywheel by making it expand unevenly. Use heat-resistant gloves and safety goggles any time you handle the heated ring gear. Evenly fit the heated gear to the flywheel in a shop press, use proper press plates and after cooling in usual shop air, put the flywheel on a bench to install the ring gear only after it's fully cooled. Do not use any liquid or compressed air to cool the flywheel, as it could harm or damage the gear. First, attach the flywheel to the Crankshaft with the bolts tightened to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.), set the clutch in place and finish by fitting the transmission.