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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 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

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor Off-vehicle 8464
ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE 8534
ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE 8984
REAR CAM PLUG INSTALLER 9048
VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR - 9065
PUSHROD RETAINING PLATE - 9070
FRONT

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual þ Loss of engine power
þ Engine misfiring
þ Poor fuel economy
²Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
þ Engine overheating

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cylinder head (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(2) Compress valve springs using Valve Spring
Compressor Tool special tool # C-3422and adapter
8464.
(3) Remove valv

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE BLOCK
CLEANING
Thoroughly clean the oil pan and engine block gas-
ket surfaces.
Use compressed air to clean out:
²The galley at the oil filter adaptor hole.
²The front and rear oil galley hol

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (15) Remove timing chain(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove camshaft tensioner/thrust plate
assembly.
NOTE: Identify tappets to ensure installati