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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Main Bearing
Journal
Diameter63.488 - 63.512
mm2.4996 - 2.5005
in.
Bearing
Clearance0.002 - 0.034
mm-
Out of Round
(MAX)0.005 mm 0.0002 in.
Taper (

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Free Length
(Approx)
Intake 48.92 mm 1.9260 in.
Exhaust -
w/damper48.2 mm 1.897 in.
Spring Force
(Valve Closed)
Intake 361.0 - 390.0 N
@ 40.12 mm

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL PRESSURE
SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
At Curb Idle
Speed (MIN)*25 kPa 4 psi
@ 3000 rpm 170 - 758 kPa 25 - 110 psi
* CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO
NOT run engine at 3

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
Spanner Wrench 6958
Adapter Pins 8346
Front Crankshaft Seal Remover 8511
Front Crankshaft Seal Installer 8348
Handle C-4171
Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer 8349
Rear Crankshaft Seal Remov

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Crankshaft Damper Installer 8512
Puller 1026
Crankshaft Damper Removal Insert 8513
Chain Tensioner Wedge 8379
Chain Tensioner Pins 8514
VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 8426
ENGINE LIFTING FIXTURE 8427
CAMSHAF

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual HOLDER SECONDARY CAMSHAFT CHAIN 8429
Remover, Rocker Arm 8516
Idler Shaft Remover 8517
Valve Spring Compressor Adapters 8519
INSTALLER - REMOVER - COUNTER BALANCE
SHAFT 8641
Valve Spring Tester C-647

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Bore Size Indicator C-119
Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
Piston Ring Compressor C-385
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Bloc±Chek±Kit C-3685±A
ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE 8534
9 - 20 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
ENGINE - 3.7L (Co

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
Filter Element Only
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 3) and disconnect air duct
at air cleaner cover.
(2) Pry ove

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual 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 t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (16) Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler
sprocket using Special Tool 8429 Timing Chain Hold-
ing Fixture (Fig. 7).NOTE: Mark the secondary timing chain prior to
removal to aid in installatio