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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
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.
Neck

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: The nut on the right side camshaft
sprocket should not be removed for any reason, as
the sprocket and camshaft sensor target wheel is
serviced as an assembly. If the nut was removed,
torque n

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Position Special Tool 8379 timing chain wedge
between the timing chain strands. Tap the tool to
securely wedge the timing chain against the ten-
sioner arm and guide.
(6) Remove the camshaft posit

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(3) Drain cooling system, below the level of the
heater

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual VALVE GUIDE SEALS
DESCRIPTION
The valve guide seals are made of rubber and
incorporate an integral steel valve spring seat. The
integral garter spring maintains consistent lubrica-
tion control to the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round, as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring and scratches. Usually, a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Measure the inside diameter of the cylinder
bore at three levels below top of bore. Start perpen-
dicular (across or at 90 degrees) to the axis of the
crankshaft and then take two additional readi

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: The bedplate has pry points cast into it. Use
these points only. The pry points are shown below.
(5) Carefully pry on the pry points (Fig. 32) to
loosen the bedplate then remove the bedplate.
CA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for proper
bearing selections.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not
to damage bearing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with
clean engine oil prior to installation.
(7) Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making
sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location,
Torque