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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 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 STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring.
Check the bearings for normal wear patterns, scor-
ing, grooving, fatigue and pitting (Fig. 45). Repl

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Once you have selected the proper insert,
install the insert and cap. Tighten the connecting rod
bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 90É turn.
Slide snug-fitting feeler gauge between the con-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
- REMOVAL).
²Cylinder head(s) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLIN-
DER HEAD - REMOVAL) and (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER H

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Timing chain and cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
- INSTALLATION).
²Cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
INSTALLAT