Starting DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine
oil.
NOTE: Position the left side camshaft so that the
camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 1 oclock posi-
tion, This will place the cams

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair 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 Repair 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 Repair Manual (5) Install fan blade assembly (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install radiator upper shroud and tighten fas-
teners to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.).
(7) Connect

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (1) Position the engine exhaust manifold and gas-
ket on the two studs located on the cylinder head.
Install conical washers and nuts on these studs .
(2) Install remaining conical washers. Starting a

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual ENGINE - 4.7L
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Weak battery 1. Charge or replace as necessary.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair 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 Repair Manual Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
4X4 vehicles102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(2)4X4 vehicle

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (6) Hold the camshaft with adjustable pliers while
removing the camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket
(Fig. 26).
(7) Using the pliers, gently allow the camshaft to
rotate 15É clockwise until the camsha

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (6) Remove the camshaft position sensor (Fig. 33).
NOTE: When gripping the camshaft, place the pliers
on the tube portion of the camshaft only. Do not
grip the lobes or the sprocket areas.
(7) Hold th