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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the trough the full length of the cam-
shaft bore. Again, make sure the cap end goes in first
and the open side faces up (towards tappets).
(2) Lower the tappet installation to

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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 Inspect the piston pin for nicks, gouges and exces-
sive wear. Measure the pin diameter (Fig. 89). The
minimum diameter is 39.990 mm (1.5744 inch), max-
imum 40.003 mm (1.5749 inch). If the diameter i

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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 LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Refer to (Fig. 105) and (Fig. 106) for circuit
illustrations.
A gear driven gerotor type oil pump is mounted
behind the front gear cover in the lower right portion
on the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL COOLER & LINES
CLEANING
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) air pressure to the element
to check for leaks. If the element leaks, replace the
element.
OIL FI

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Remove the threaded plug, spring and plunger
(Fig. 108). Insert a finger or a seal pick to lift the
plunger from the b