brake master cylinder DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owner's Manual

Brake fluid apply pressure is modulated according
to wheel speed, degree of slip and rate of decelera-
tion. Sensors at each front wheel convert wheel speed
into electrical signals. These signals are transmitted
to the CAB for processing and determination of
wheel slip and deceleration rate.
The ABS system has three fluid pressure control
channels. The front brakes are controlled separately
and the rear brakes in tandem. A speed sensor input
signal indicating a wheel slip condition activates the
CAB antilock program.
There are Two solenoid valves (Isolation and Dump
valve) which are used in each antilock control chan-
nel. The valves are all located within the HCU valve
body and work in pairs to either increase, hold, or
decrease apply pressure as needed in the individual
control channels.
During an ABS stop the ISO valve is energized
which acts to prevent further pressure build-up to
the calipers. Then the Dump valve dumps off pres-
sure until the wheel unlocks. This will continue until
the wheels quit slipping altogether.STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS BRAKE
BLEEDING
ABS system bleeding requires conventional bleed-
ing methods plus use of the DRB scan tool. The pro-
cedure involves performing a base brake bleeding,
followed by use of the scan tool to cycle and bleed the
HCU pump and solenoids. A second base brake bleed-
ing procedure is then required to remove any air
remaining in the system.
(1) Perform base brake bleeding,(Refer to 5 -
BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) OR (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Connect scan tool to the Data Link Connector.
(3) Select ANTILOCK BRAKES, followed by MIS-
CELLANEOUS, then ABS BRAKES. Follow the
instructions displayed. When scan tool displays TEST
COMPLETE, disconnect scan tool and proceed.
(4) Perform base brake bleeding a second time,(Re-
fer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) OR
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Top off master cylinder fluid level and verify
proper brake operation before moving vehicle.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
ABS Assembly
Mounting Bolts15 11 Ð
ABS Assembly
CAB Screws3.5 Ð 31
ABS Assembly
Brake Line Fittings19 Ð 170
Wheel Speed Sensors
Front Sensor Bolt21 Ð 190
Wheel Speed Sensors
Bracket To Knuckle6.7 Ð 60
Wheel Speed Sensors
Rear Sensor Stud22.5 Ð 200
Controller
Mounting Screws6Ð53
RWAL Module
Mounting Bolts15 11 Ð
RWAL Valve
Brake Line Fittings19 Ð 170
Rear Wheel Speed
Sensor
Mounting Bolt24 Ð 200
5 - 46 BRAKES - ABSDR
BRAKES - ABS (Continued)

TONE WHEEL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WHEEL
SPEED SENSOR
Diagnosis of base brake conditions which are
mechanical in nature should be performed first. This
includes brake noise, lack of power assist, parking
brake, or vehicle vibration during normal braking.
The Antilock brake system performs several self-
tests every time the ignition switch is turned on and
the vehicle is driven. The CAB monitors the system
inputs and outputs circuits to verify the system is
operating properly. If the CAB senses a malfunction
in the system it will set a DTC into memory and trig-
ger the warning lamp.
NOTE: The MDS or DRB III scan tool is used to
diagnose the Antilock Brake system. For test proce-
dures refer to the Chassis Diagnostic Manual.
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION - ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
BRAKE PROPORTIONING
Vehicles equipped with ABS use electronic variable
brake proportioning (EVBP) to balance front-to-rear
braking. The EVBP is used in place of a rear propor-
tioning valve. The EVBP system uses the ABS sys-
tem to control the slip of the rear wheels in partial
braking range. The braking force of the rear wheels
is controlled electronically by using the inlet and out-
let valves located in the integrated control unit
(ICU).
OPERATION - ELECTRONIC VARIABLE BRAKE
PROPORTIONING
EVBP is able to decrease, hold and increase rear
brake pressure without activating full ABS control.
Upon entry into EVBP the inlet valve for the rear
brake circuit is switched on so that the fluid supply
from the master cylinder is shut off. In order to
decrease the rear brake pressure, the outlet valve for
the rear brake circuit is pulsed. This allows fluid to
enter the low pressure accumulator (LPA) in the
hydraulic control unit (HCU) resulting in a drop in
fluid pressure to the rear brakes. In order to increase
the rear brake pressure, the outlet valve is switched
off and the inlet valve is pulsed. This increases the
pressure to the rear brakes.
The EVBP will remain functional during many
ABS fault modes. If both the red BRAKE and amber
ABS warning indicators are illuminated, the EVBP
may not be functioning.
HCU (HYDRAULIC CONTROL
UNIT)
DESCRIPTION
The HCU consists of a valve body, pump motor, low
pressure accumulators, inlet valves, outlet valves and
noise attenuators.
OPERATION
Accumulators in the valve body store extra fluid
released to the system for ABS mode operation. The
pump provides the fluid volume needed and is oper-
ated by a DC type motor. The motor is controlled by
the CAB.
The valves modulate brake pressure during
antilock braking and are controlled by the CAB.
The HCU provides three channel pressure control
to the front and rear brakes. One channel controls
the rear wheel brakes in tandem. The two remaining
channels control the front wheel brakes individually.
During antilock braking, the solenoid valves are
opened and closed as needed.
During normal braking, the HCU solenoid valves
and pump are not activated. The master cylinder and
power booster operate the same as a vehicle without
an ABS brake system.
NOTE: The three modes mentioned below do occur
but not necessarily in the order listed everytime.
During antilock braking, solenoid valve pressure
modulation occurs in three stages, pressure increase,
pressure hold, and pressure decrease. The valves are
all contained in the valve body portion of the HCU.
PRESSURE DECREASE
The outlet valve is opened and the inlet valve is
closed during the pressure decrease cycle.
A pressure decrease cycle is initiated when speed
sensor signals indicate high wheel slip at one or
more wheels. At this point, the CAB closes the inlet
then opens the outlet valve, which also opens the
return circuit to the accumulators. Fluid pressure is
allowed to bleed off (decrease) as needed to prevent
wheel lock.
Once the period of high wheel slip has ended, the
CAB closes the outlet valve and begins a pressure
increase or hold cycle as needed.
PRESSURE HOLD
Both solenoid valves are closed in the pressure
hold cycle but only the inlet valve is energized. Fluid
apply pressure in the control channel is maintained
at a constant rate. The CAB maintains the hold cycle
until sensor inputs indicate a pressure change is nec-
essary.
DRBRAKES - ABS 5 - 49

PRESSURE INCREASE
The inlet valve is open and the outlet valve is
closed during the pressure increase cycle. The pres-
sure increase cycle is used to reapply thew brakes.
This cycle controls re-application of fluid apply pres-
sure.
REMOVAL
(1) Install a prop rod on the brake pedal to keep
pressure on the brake system.
(2) Disconnect the battery cables from the battery.
(3) Remove the battery.
(4) Disconnect the two electrical harness connec-
tors (Fig. 5).
(5) Remove the five brake lines from the HCU
(Fig. 5).
(6) Remove HCU/CAB mounting bolts and remove
the HCU/CAB (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the CAB is being replaced with a new CAB
is must be reprogrammed with the use of a DRB III.
(1) Install HCU/CAB on the mounts and Tighten
the bolts to 15N´m (11 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 5).
(2) Install the five brake lines to the HCU and
tighten to 19 N´m (170 in. lbs.) (Fig. 5).
(3) Install the two electrical harness connectors to
the HCU/CAB and push down on the release to
secure the connectors.
(4) Install the battery.
(5) Install the battery cables to the battery.
(6) Remove the prop rod on the brake pedal.
(7) Bleed ABS brake system (Refer to 5 - BRAKES
- STANDARD PROCEDURE).
RWAL VALVE
DESCRIPTION
Rear Wheel Antilock (RWAL) brake system is stan-
dard equipment on 1500 series vehicles. The RWAL
brake system is designed to prevent rear wheel
lock-up on virtually all types of road surfaces. RWAL
braking is desirable because a vehicle which is
stopped without locking the rear wheels will retain
directional stability. This allows the driver to retain
greater control of the vehicle during braking.
The valve is located on the drivers side inner
fender under the hood. The valve modulates hydrau-
lic pressure to the rear brakes.
The RWAL components include:
²RWAL Valve
²Controller Antilock brake (CAB)
²Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
OPERATION
When the brakes are applied, hydraulic fluid is
routed from the master cylinder's secondary circuit to
the RWAL valve. From there hydraulic fluid is routed
to the rear brakes. The Controller Antilock Brake
(CAB) contains an Electronic Variable Brake Propor-
tioning (EVBP) control algorithm, which proportions
the applied braking force to the rear wheels during
braking. The EVBP function of the RWAL system
takes the place of a conventional hydraulic propor-
tioning valve. The CAB monitors the rear wheel
speed through the rear wheel speed sensor and cal-
culates an estimated vehicle deceleration. When an
established deceleration threshold is exceeded, an
isolation valve is closed to hold the applied brake
pressure to the rear brakes constant. Upon further
increases in the estimated vehicle deceleration, the
isolation valve is selectively opened to increase rear
brake pressure in proportion to the front brake pres-
sure. If impending rear wheel lock-up is sensed, the
CAB signals the RWAL valve to modulate hydraulic
brake pressure to the rear wheels to prevent lock-up.
NORMAL BRAKING Since the RWAL valve also
performs the EVBP or proportioning function, vehicle
deceleration under normal braking may be sufficient
to trigger the EVBP function of the RWAL system
without full RWAL activity as would normally occur
during an impending rear wheel lock-up. As previ-
ously mentioned, the isolation valve is selectively
closed and opened to increase rear brake pressure in
proportion to the front brake pressure under EVBP
control. Slight brake pedal pulsations may be noticed
as the isolation valve is opened.
Fig. 5 HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT
1 - HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
5 - 50 BRAKES - ABSDR
HCU (HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT) (Continued)

BRAKE/PARK BRAKE
INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A brake indicator is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters (Fig. 10). The brake indicator is
located near the lower edge of the instrument cluster,
between the tachometer and the speedometer. The
brake indicator consists of stencil-like cutouts of the
word ªBRAKEº and the International Control and
Display Symbol icon for ªBrake Failureº in the
opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The
dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the indicator
from being clearly visible when it is not illuminated.
A red Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout
in the opaque layer of the overlay causes the
ªBRAKEº text and the icon to appear in red through
the translucent outer layer of the overlay when the
indicator is illuminated from behind by the LED,
which is soldered onto the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. The brake indicator is serviced
as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The brake indicator gives an indication to the vehi-
cle operator when the parking brake is applied, when
there are certain brake hydraulic system malfunc-
tions as indicated by a low brake hydraulic fluid level
condition, or when the brake fluid level switch is dis-
connected. The brake indicator can also give an indi-
cation when certain faults are detected in the
Antilock Brake System (ABS). This indicator is con-
trolled by a transistor on the instrument cluster cir-
cuit board based upon cluster programming,
electronic messages received by the cluster from the
Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus, and
a hard wired input from the park brake switch. The
brake indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is com-
pletely controlled by the instrument cluster logic cir-
cuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator to
operate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the LED will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The LED only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the brake indicator for the following reasons:²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the brake indicator is illu-
minated by the instrument cluster for about two sec-
onds as a bulb test.
²Brake Lamp-On Message- Each time the
cluster receives a lamp-on message from the CAB,
the brake indicator will be illuminated. The CAB can
also send brake lamp-on messages as feedback dur-
ing ABS diagnostic procedures. The indicator
remains illuminated until the cluster receives a
lamp-off message from the CAB, or until the ignition
switch is turned to the Off position, whichever occurs
first.
²Park Brake Switch Input- Each time the
cluster detects ground on the park brake switch
sense circuit (park brake switch closed = park brake
applied or not fully released) while the ignition
switch is in the On position, the brake indicator
flashes on and off. The indicator continues to flash
until the park brake switch sense input to the cluster
is an open circuit (park brake switch open = park
brake fully released), or until the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position, whichever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the instrument clus-
ter is put through the actuator test, the brake indi-
cator will be turned on, then off again during the
bulb check portion of the test to confirm the function-
ality of the LED and the cluster control circuitry.
The park brake switch on the park brake pedal
mechanism provides a hard wired ground input to
the instrument cluster circuitry through the park
brake switch sense circuit whenever the park brake
is applied or not fully released. The CAB continually
monitors the ABS system circuits and sensors,
including the brake fluid level switch on the brake
master cylinder reservoir, to decide whether the sys-
tem is in good operating condition. The CAB then
sends the proper lamp-on or lamp-off messages to the
instrument cluster. If the CAB sends a lamp-on mes-
sage after the bulb test, it indicates that the CAB
has detected a brake hydraulic system malfunction
and/or that the ABS system has become inoperative.
The CAB will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
for any malfunction it detects.
For further diagnosis of the brake indicator or the
instrument cluster circuitry that controls the LED,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUS-
TER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). The park brake
switch input to the instrument cluster can be diag-
nosed using conventional diagnostic tools and meth-
ods. For proper diagnosis of the brake fluid level
switch, the ABS, the CAB, the PCI data bus, or the
electronic message inputs to the instrument cluster
that control the brake indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool
is required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
Fig. 10 Brake Indicator
DRINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 19

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
PTO Switch Near G107 N/S
Radio C1 (Base) GY Rear of Radio 35, 36
Radio C1 (Premium) BK Rear of Radio 36
Radio C2 (Premium) BK Rear of Radio 36
Radio Antenna - At Antenna Base 37
Radio Antenna Cable - Right Kick Panel 36, 37
Recirculation Door Actuator BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Red Brake Warning Indicator
SwitchBK Near Master Cylinder 22, 25, 29
Remote Radio Switch-Left BK At Steering Wheel N/S
Remote Radio Switch-Right BK At Steering Wheel N/S
Seat Belt Pretensioner-Left YL Left B-Pillar 44, 46
Seat Belt Pretensioner-Right YL Right B-Pillar 45, 47
Seat Belt Switch-Driver DK GY Left B-Pillar N/S
Seat Belt Tension Reducer
(Standard Cab)YL Left B-Pillar 44
Seat Heater Interface Module GN Under Driver Seat N/S
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module BK On Steering Column 30
Side Marker - Left Front (Dual
Wheels)BK Front of Left Rear Fender 52
Side Marker - Left Rear (Dual
Wheels)BK Rear of Left Rear Fender 52
Side Marker - Right Front (Dual
Wheels)BK Front of Right Rear Fender 52
Side Marker - Right Rear (Dual
Wheels)BK Rear of Right Rear Fender 52
Speaker-Center Instrument Panel WT Center of Instrument Panel 35, 36
Speaker-Left Front Door WT In Left Front Door 41
Speaker-Left Instrument Panel BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Speaker-Left Rear (Standard Cab) WT In Lower Left B-Pillar 44
Speaker-Left Rear Door (Quad
Cab)WT In Left Rear Door 43
Speaker-Right Front Door WT In Right Front Door 42
Speaker-Right Instrument Panel BK Right Side of Instrument Panel 35, 39
Speaker-Right Rear (Standard
Cab)BK In Lower Right B-Pillar 45
Speaker-Right Rear Door (Quad
Cab)BK In Right Rear Door 43
Speed Control Servo BK Left Front Side of Engine
Compartment23, 25
Speed Control Switch - Left
(Except ETC)GN Steering Wheel N/S
Speed Control Switch - Right
(Except ETC)GN Steering Wheel N/S
Speed Control Switch-Left (ETC) WT At Steering Wheel N/S
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 7
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). An
engine cylinder head gasket leaking between adja-
cent cylinders will result in approximately a 50 - 70%
reduction in compression pressure.
CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also
be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures
supplied with the tool kit.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the left side
exhaust manifold.
(4) Drain the engine coolant(Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Lower the vehicle.(6) Remove the intake manifold(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANI-
CAL/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assem-
bly(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN
- REMOVAL).
(10) Remove accessory drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the power steering pump and set
aside.
(12) Rotate the crankshaft until the damper tim-
ing mark is aligned with TDC indicator mark (Fig.
5).
(13) Verify the V6 mark on the camshaft sprocket
is at the 12 o'clock position (Fig. 6). Rotate the crank-
shaft one turn if necessary.
(14) Remove the crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
(15) Remove the timing chain cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 5 Engine Top Dead Center
1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
2 - CRANKSHAFT TIMING MARKS
9 - 22 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
CYLINDER HEAD - LEFT (Continued)

²Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
²Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N´m
(20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the
bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
²Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees (Fig. 11).
²Step 4: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees, again.
Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 N´m (19 ft. lbs.)
(7) Position the secondary chain onto the camshaft
drive gear, making sure one marked chain link is on
either side of the V6 mark on the gear then using
Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench, position the
gear onto the camshaft.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Fail-
ure to do so may cause over-torqueing of bolt
resulting in bolt failure.
(8) Install the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
(9) Install the left side secondary chain guide(Re-
fer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/
CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(10) Install the cylinder head access plug.
(11) Re-set and install the left side secondary
chain tensioner(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIM-
ING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Remove Special Tool 8429.
(13) Install the timing chain cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).(14) Install the crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION). Tighten damper bolt 175 N´m (130
Ft. Lbs.).
(15) Install the power steering pump.
(16) Install the fan blade assembly and fan shrou-
d(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANI-
CAL/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - INSTALLATION).
(19) Install the intake manifold(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(20) Refill the cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(21) Raise the vehicle.
(22) Install the exhaust pipe onto the left exhaust
manifold.
(23) Lower the vehicle.
(24) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(25) Start the engine and check for leaks.
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts consist of powdered metal steel
lobes which are sinter-bonded to a steel tube. Four
bearing journals are machined into the camshaft.
Camshaft end play is controlled by two thrust walls
that border the nose piece journal. Engine oil enters
the hollow camshafts at the third journal and lubri-
cates every intake lobe rocker through a drilled pas-
sage in the intake lobe.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and
the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT force-
fully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft indepen-
dently of each other. Severe valve and/or piston
damage can occur.
CAUTION: When removing the cam sprocket, timing
chains or camshaft, Failure to use Special Tool
8379 will result in hydraulic tensioner ratchet over
extension, requiring timing chain cover removal to
reset the tensioner ratchet.
(1) Remove cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 11 Cylinder head Tightening Sequence
* - INDICATES SEALANT ON THREADS
DRENGINE - 3.7L 9 - 25
CYLINDER HEAD - LEFT (Continued)

REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the left side
exhaust manifold.
(4) Drain the engine coolant. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Remove the intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly. Refer to section 5 brakes.
(8) Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assembly
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VIS-
COUS CLUTCH - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the power steering pump and set
aside.
(12) Rotate the crankshaft until the damper tim-
ing mark is aligned with TDC indicator mark (Fig.
9).(13) Verify the V8 mark on the camshaft sprocket
is at the 12 o'clock position (Fig. 11). Rotate the
crankshaft one turn if necessary.
(14) Remove the crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
(15) Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(16) Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler
sprocket using Special Tool 8515 (Fig. 10).
Fig. 9 Engine Top Dead Center (TDC) Indicator Mark
1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
2 - CRANKSHAFT TIMING MARKS
Fig. 10 Using Special Tool 8515 to Hold Chains to
Idler Sprocket.
1 - LOCK ARM
2 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT CHAIN
3 - SECONDARY CHAINS RETAINING PINS (4)
4 - IDLER SPROCKET
5 - LEFT CAMSHAFT CHAIN
6 - SPECIAL TOOL 8515
9 - 108 ENGINE - 4.7LDR
CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(9) Install the left side secondary chain guide
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLA-
TION).
(10) Install the cylinder head access plug (Fig. 20).
(11) Re-set and Install the left side secondary
chain tensioner (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIM-
ING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Remove Special Tool 8515.
(13) Install the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(14) Install the crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION).
(15) Install the power steering pump.
(16) Install the fan blade assembly and fan shroud
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VIS-
COUS CLUTCH - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18) Reinstall the master cylinder and booster
assembly. Refer to section 5 brakes.
(19) Install the intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(20) Refill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(21) Raise the vehicle.
(22) Install the exhaust pipe onto the left exhaust
manifold.
(23) Lower the vehicle.
(24) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(25) Start the engine and check for leaks.INSTALLATION - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using
a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be
examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked
down the bolts should be replaced.
Necking can be checked by holding a straight edge
against the threads. If all the threads do not contact
the scale, the bolt should be replaced (Fig. 21).
CAUTION: When cleaning cylinder head and cylin-
der block surfaces, DO NOT use a metal scraper
because the surfaces could be cut or ground. Use
only a wooden or plastic scraper.
(1) Clean the cylinder head and cylinder block
mating surfaces (Fig. 22).
(2) Position the new cylinder head gasket on the
locating dowels.
CAUTION: When installing cylinder head, use care
not damage the tensioner arm or the guide arm.
(3) Position the cylinder head onto the cylinder
block. Make sure the cylinder head seats fully over
the locating dowels.
NOTE: The four smaller cylinder head mounting
bolts require sealant to be added to them before
installing. Failure to do so may cause leaks.
(4) Lubricate the cylinder head bolt threads with
clean engine oil and install the ten M10 bolts.
(5) Coat the four M8 cylinder head bolts with
MopartLock and Seal Adhesivethen install the
bolts.
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using
an angle torque procedure, however, the bolts are
not a torque-to-yield design.
Fig. 20 Cylinder Head Access Plugs
1 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG
2 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG
Fig. 21 Checking Cylinder Head Bolts for Stretching
(Necking)
1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
DRENGINE - 4.7L 9 - 113
CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
LOWER.........................2-19,2-34
BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
UPPER..........................2-27,2-36
BALL JOINT - INSTALLATION, LOWER . 2-20,2-35
BALL JOINT - INSTALLATION, UPPER.....2-36
BALL JOINT - REMOVAL, LOWER.....2-19,2-35
BALL JOINT - REMOVAL, UPPER.........2-36
BAND OPERATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, AIR TESTING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH.............21-144
BANDS - ADJUSTMENT...............21-195
BANDS - DESCRIPTION...............21-194
BANDS - OPERATION................21-194
BAR - DESCRIPTION, STABILIZER........2-24
BAR - DESCRIPTION, TORSION..........2-26
BAR - INSTALLATION, STABILIZER....2-25,2-40
BAR - INSTALLATION, TORSION..........2-27
BAR - INSTALLATION, TRACK...........19-38
BAR - OPERATION, STABILIZER..........2-25
BAR - OPERATION, TORSION............2-26
BAR - REMOVAL, STABILIZER.......2-25,2-39
BAR - REMOVAL, TORSION.............2-26
BAR - REMOVAL, TRACK..............19-38
BAR CROSS MEMBER BUSHING -
INSTALLATION, TORSION...............2-15
BAR CROSSMEMBER BUSHING -
REMOVAL, TORSION...................2-13
BASE BRAKE, SPECIFICATIONS...........5-10
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING.............................5-2
BASE BRAKES, SPECIAL TOOLS...........5-5
BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH -
DESCRIPTION.......................23-73
BATTERIES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
RKE TRANSMITTER...................8N-8
BATTERY - DESCRIPTION...............8F-7
BATTERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.....8F-7
BATTERY CABLES - DESCRIPTION.......8F-14
BATTERY CABLES - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8F-15
BATTERY CABLES - INSTALLATION.......8F-17
BATTERY CABLES - OPERATION.........8F-15
BATTERY CABLES - REMOVAL..........8F-16
BATTERY CHARGING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8F-8
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - DESCRIPTION....8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - INSTALLATION . . . 8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - OPERATION.....8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - REMOVAL.......8F-14
BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING...........8F-5
BATTERY SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION........8F-1
BATTERY SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................8F-2
BATTERY SYSTEM - INSPECTION.........8F-5
BATTERY SYSTEM - OPERATION.........8F-2
BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIFICATIONS......8F-6
BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIAL TOOLS,
SPECIAL TOOLS......................8F-7
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION.......................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
OPERATION.........................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL..........................8F-21
BATTERY TESTER - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, USING MICRO 420........8F-12
BATTERY TRAY - DESCRIPTION.........8F-17
BATTERY TRAY - INSTALLATION.........8F-18
BATTERY TRAY - OPERATION...........8F-17
BATTERY TRAY - REMOVAL............8F-17
BEAM INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, HIGH . . 8J-28
BEAM INDICATOR - OPERATION, HIGH....8J-28
BEARING - ADJUSTMENTS, CENTER.......3-9
BEARING - FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CRANKSHAFT MAIN . . 9-134,9-207
BEARING - INSTALLATION, CENTER........3-9
BEARING - INSTALLATION, CLUTCH
RELEASE............................6-10
BEARING - INSTALLATION, HUB
..........2-32
BEARING - INSTALLATION, OUTPUT
SHAFT FRONT
......................21-216
BEARING - INSTALLATION, OUTPUT
SHAFT REAR
.......................21-217
BEARING - INSTALLATION, PILOT
........6-12
BEARING - REMOVAL, CENTER
...........3-9BEARING - REMOVAL, CLUTCH RELEASE . . . 6-9
BEARING - REMOVAL, HUB.............2-31
BEARING - REMOVAL, OUTPUT SHAFT
FRONT............................21-216
BEARING - REMOVAL, OUTPUT SHAFT
REAR.............................21-216
BEARING - REMOVAL, PILOT............6-11
BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD........9-272
BEARING CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, MAIN...................9-274
BEARING FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD........9-129
BEARING FITTING, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - CONNECTING ROD........9-49
BEARING FITTING, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - MAIN...................9-44
BEARINGS - INSPECTION, CRANKSHAFT
MAIN.........................9-135,9-208
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION, AXLE . . 3-125,3-153,
3-44,3-95
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION, CAMSHAFT . . 9-271
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION,
DIFFERENTIAL CASE . . . 3-106,3-134,3-161,3-48,
3-75
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, AXLE . 3-125,3-152,3-43,
3-95
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, CAMSHAFT......9-268
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, DIFFERENTIAL
CASE............3-105,3-134,3-161,3-48,3-75
BELT - 3.7L / 4.7L - INSTALLATION,
DRIVE................................7-26
BELT - 3.7L / 4.7L - REMOVAL, DRIVE.....7-26
BELT - 5.9L DIESEL - INSTALLATION,
DRIVE..............................7-29
BELT - 5.9L DIESEL - REMOVAL, DRIVE....7-29
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION, TIMING...........9-171,9-81
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL,
TIMING........................9-170,9-81
BELT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
ACCESSORY DRIVE................7-24,7-27
BELT - INSTALLATION, FRONT CENTER
SEAT ..............................8O-31
BELT - REMOVAL, FRONT CENTER SEAT . . 8O-30
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
FRONT CENTER SEAT.................8O-29
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
REAR CENTER SEAT..................8O-45
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT...............8O-47
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, FRONT
CENTER SEAT.......................8O-29
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, REAR
CENTER SEAT.......................8O-44
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, REAR
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-46
BELT BUCKLE - INSTALLATION, FRONT
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-38
BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL, FRONT
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-37
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR INNER........................23-93
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR OUTER.......................23-93
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR INNER........................23-94
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR OUTER.......................23-94
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR INNER........................23-93
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR OUTER.......................23-92
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR INNER........................23-94
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR OUTER.......................23-93
BELT SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, SEAT.....8O-51
BELT SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, SEAT
......................8O-51
BELT SWITCH - OPERATION, SEAT
.......8O-51
BELT TENSION REDUCER -
DESCRIPTION, SEAT
..................8O-53
BELT TENSION REDUCER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, SEAT
..................8O-54
BELT TENSION REDUCER - OPERATION,
SEAT
..............................8O-54BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
DESCRIPTION........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
INSTALLATION........................7-22
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
OPERATION..........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
REMOVAL...........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
DESCRIPTION........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
INSTALLATION........................7-24
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
OPERATION..........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
REMOVAL...........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION, SEAT . . 8O-52
BELT TENSIONER - OPERATION, SEAT....8O-53
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - DESCRIPTION....7-22
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - INSTALLATION....7-23
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - OPERATION......7-22
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - REMOVAL.......7-22
BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER -
INSTALLATION, SEAT.................8O-55
BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER -
REMOVAL, SEAT.....................8O-55
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSPECTION, TIMING.............9-174,9-84
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION, TIMING...........9-176,9-85
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
REMOVAL, TIMING.................9-172,9-83
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, CLUSTER.......23-49
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL CENTER......................23-57
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL DRIVER SIDE..................23-58
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL HEADLAMP SWITCH............23-56
BEZEL - REMOVAL, CLUSTER...........23-49
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
CENTER............................23-57
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
DRIVER SIDE........................23-58
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEADLAMP SWITCH..................23-56
BIN - INSTALLATION, STORAGE.........23-61
BIN - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN - REMOVAL, STORAGE.............23-61
BIN - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT STORAGE . . 23-80
BIN COVERING - INSTALLATION, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN COVERING - REMOVAL, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN LATCH - INSTALLATION, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN LATCH - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN LID - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN LID - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BLADE - DESCRIPTION, WIPER.........8R-18
BLADE - INSTALLATION, WIPER.........8R-20
BLADE - OPERATION, WIPER...........8R-19
BLADE - REMOVAL, WIPER............8R-19
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE......5-31
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ABS BRAKE..........................5-46
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MANUAL.............................5-5
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MASTER CYLINDER...................5-26
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
PRESSURE...........................5-5
BLEND DOOR - INSTALLATION..........24-27
BLEND DOOR - REMOVAL.............24-27
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................24-17
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR -
INSTALLATION.......................24-18
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION
. . . 24-17
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL
....24-17
BLOCK - CLEANING, ENGINE
. . 9-128,9-205,9-39
BLOCK - DESCRIPTION, BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR
...................24-18
BLOCK - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE
.....9-128,9-38
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