Head bolts DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual ²Primary chain tensioner plastic faces. Replace as
required.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using a vise, lightly compress the secondary
chain tensioner piston until the piston step is flush
with the tensioner bod

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual NOTE: It will be necessary to slightly rotate cam-
shafts for sprocket installation.
(11) Align left camshaft sprocket ªLº dot to plated
link on chain.
(12) Align right camshaft sprocket ªRº dot t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Gasket Thickness
(Compressed)0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)
Valve Seat Angle 44.5É - 45.0É
Valve Seat Runout (MAX) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Valve Seat Width
Intake 1.75 - 2.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
Filter Element Only
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 7) and disconnect air duct
at air cleaner cover.
(2) Pry ove

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual NOTE: Mark the secondary timing chain prior to
removal to aid in installation.
(17) Mark the secondary timing chain, one link on
each side of the V8 mark on the camshaft drive gear
(Fig. 11).
(18) Rem

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual (15) Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler
sprocket using Special Tool 8515 (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Mark the secondary timing chain prior to
removal to aid in installation.
(16) Mark the secondary ti

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LEFT 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

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual (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 a

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual (6) Tighten the bolts in sequence (Fig. 23) using
the following steps and torque values:
²Step 1: Tighten bolts 1±10, 20 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
²Step 2: Tighten bolts 1±10, 47 N´m (35 ft. lbs.).
Tig