DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual RAM 1500 1998 2.G DODGE DODGE https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/12/5702/w960_5702-0.png DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual
Trending: Camshaft removal, heater, fuel, Drive belt removal, Parking lamp, battery location, Rear brake

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
ENGINE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY VALVES/LIFTERS 1. High or low oil level in crankcase 1. Check for cor

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
MAIN BEARING NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply 1. Check engine oil level.
2. Low oil pressure 2. Check engine oil level. If ok,
Perform oil pressure test. (Refer to

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION OR
SPARK PLUGS OIL FOULED1. CCV System malfunction 1. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE
EMISSIONS - DESCRIPTION) for
correct o

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Remove the viscous fan/drive (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the upper crossmember and top

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (31)Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work..
(32) Add engine oil to crankcase (Refer to LUBRI-
CATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPEC-
IFICATIONS).
(33) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COO

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual PISTON RINGS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Ring Gap
To p
Compression
Ring0.23 - 0.38 mm 0.0090 - 0.0149
in.
Second
Compression
Ring0.35 - 0.60 mm 0.0137 - 0.0236
in.
Oil Control
(Steel Rai

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Intake
Opens (BTDC) 7.0É
Closes (ATDC) 253.0É
Exhaust
Opens (BTDC) 233É
Closes (ATDC) 27É
Duration 253.70É
Valve Overlap 34É
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPEC

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Spring Force (Valve
Closed)
Intake and Exhaust 422.0 N @ 46.0 mm
(95lbs. @ 1.81 in.)
Spring Force (Valve
Open)
Intake and Exhaust @ 33.5 mm
Number of Coils
Intak

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
GeneratorÐMounting Bolt 55 40 Ð
Intake ManifoldÐBolts Refer to Procedure
Lifter Guide Holder 12 Ð 106
Oil Pan Bolts 12 - 105
Oil Dipstick Tube 12 Ð 105
Oil Pan

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Dial Indicator C-3339
Handle C-4171
Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
Piston Ring Compressor C-385
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer 8349
Rear Crankshaft Seal Remover 8506
Valve Spring C
Trending: Temperature sensor 5.9 wiring, change time, 8w wiring, remote start, Ignition coil, fuel filter location, Wiring harness