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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Remove the wooden dowel rods and rubber
bands from the tappets.
(7) Lubricate the push rods with engine oil and
install in their original location.Verify that they
are seated in the tappets.
(8) L

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (13) Install the cooling fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(14) Connect battery negative cables.
(15) Start engine and check for oil leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Di

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Using a new gasket, install the intake manifold
cover.
(2) Install the cover-to-cylinder head bolts that do
not hold down the fuel rail. Tighten the bolts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) tor

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (23) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.
(24) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GAS ENGINE
EXHAUST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE OR
LEAKING EXHAUST GASES1. Leaks at pipe joints. 1.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIESEL ENGINE
EXHAUST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE OR
LEAKING EXHAUST GASES1. Leaks at pipe joints. 1. Tighten clamps/bolt

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
DESCRIPTION - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH.
THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE A

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Position the catalytic converter onto the
exhaust pipe flange connection. Tighten the nuts to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter
until the alignmen

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual MUFFLER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the muffler hangers (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove cla