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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSPECTION
Check the connecting rod journal for excessive
wear, taper and scoring (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Check the connecting rod for signs

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual If the leakage occurs at the crankshaft rear oil seal
area:
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle.
(3) Remove torque converter or clutch housing
cover and inspect rear of block for evidenc

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual minutes before checking oil level. Checking engine oil
level on a cold engine is not accurate.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level.
The

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(3) Disconnect electrical connectors for the follow-
ing components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
DESCRIPTION........................232
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL............233
DIAGN

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
2. Engine running too cold. 2. Refer to Coolant Temperature Below
Normal (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
3. Oil viscosity too thick. 3. Make sure t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Dirty air cleaner or restricted turbocharger intake duct. Check Filter MinderTat air filter housing. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
E

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Drain engine oil. Remove and discard the oil
filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FIL-
TER - REMOVAL).
(11) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 50
N´m (37 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) I

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (51) Remove two cylinder head bolts according to
the diagram below and install Tool # 9009. Torque
bolts to 105N´m (77ft. lbs.) (Fig. 3).
(52) Loosen but do not remove engine mount
through bolts and

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Replace injector o-ring and sealing washer on
injectors #5 and #6. Install injectors and torque using
the following steps:
²Step 1ÐInstall injector hold-down capscrews
and torque to 5 N´m (44 i