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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Inspect the cylinder bores for damage or excessive
wear.
Measure the cylinder bores (Fig. 54). If the cylin-
der bores exceed the limit, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
BORE

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (15) Remove the two charge air cooler mounting
bolts.
(16) Remove charge air cooler (and A/C condenser
if equipped) from vehicle.
(17) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE

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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 CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Partially drain engine coolant into container
suitable for re-use (Refer to 7 - COOLING

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover
sealing surface.
(7) Install the cover to the gear housing, aligning
the seal pilot with the nose o

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
PISTONS
The piston (Fig. 85) is constructed of aluminum
and is gravity cast, free floating design. The piston
incorporates a centrally located high swirl combus-
ti

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10)For fractured/split type connecting rods,
the long end of the rod must be installed towards the
intake side of the engine.
(a) The connecting rod split/face must face
toward the same side as the p

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) The top surface of all of the rings are identified
with the word TOP or the suppliers MARK. Assem-
ble the rings with the word TOP or the suppliers
MARK up.
(5) Position the oil ring expander in

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install speed indicator ring.
NOTE: The speed indicator ring is located over a
dowel pin.
(2) Install the crankshaft damper and bolts.
Tighten bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque, p

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) With engine raised SLIGHTLY, position the
insulator to the mount (Fig. 102) (Fig. 103). Install
the bolts and torque to specification.
(2) Lower the engine using tool # 8534, while gu