Power steering DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual

Component Page
Fuel Pump Module.................. 8W-80-66
Fuel Pump Motor (Diesel)............ 8W-80-66
Generator......................... 8W-80-67
Glove Box Lamp And Switch.......... 8W-80-67
Hands Free Module (Telematics)....... 8W-80-67
Headlamp Switch................... 8W-80-68
Headlamp-Left..................... 8W-80-68
Headlamp-Right.................... 8W-80-68
Heated Seat Cushion-Driver........... 8W-80-68
Heated Seat Cushion-Passenger........ 8W-80-69
Heated Seat Switch-Driver............ 8W-80-69
Heated Seat Switch-Passenger......... 8W-80-69
Horn Switch....................... 8W-80-69
Horn-High Note.................... 8W-80-70
Horn-Low Note..................... 8W-80-70
Idle Air Control Motor (3.7L/4.7L)...... 8W-80-70
Ignition Switch..................... 8W-80-70
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor.......... 8W-80-71
Input Speed Sensor (45RFE).......... 8W-80-71
Instrument Cluster C1............... 8W-80-71
Instrument Cluster C2............... 8W-80-72
Instrument Cluster C3............... 8W-80-72
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Gas).... 8W-80-73
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor (Diesel)............ 8W-80-73
Integrated Power Module C1.......... 8W-80-73
Integrated Power Module C2.......... 8W-80-74
Integrated Power Module C3.......... 8W-80-74
Integrated Power Module C4.......... 8W-80-75
Integrated Power Module C5.......... 8W-80-75
Integrated Power Module C6.......... 8W-80-76
Integrated Power Module C7.......... 8W-80-76
Knock Sensor (3.7L)................. 8W-80-77
Knock Sensor-Left (5.7L)............. 8W-80-77
Knock Sensor-Right (5.7L)............ 8W-80-77
License Lamp-Left.................. 8W-80-77
License Lamp-Right................. 8W-80-77
Lift Pump Motor (Diesel)............. 8W-80-78
Line Pressure Sensor (NGC)........... 8W-80-78
Lumbar Motor-Driver................ 8W-80-78
Lumbar Motor-Passenger............. 8W-80-78
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
(NGC).......................... 8W-80-79
Mode Door Actuator 1 (Panel To Floor) . . . 8W-80-79
Mode Door Actuator 2 (Defrost To Floor) . 8W-80-79
Multi-Function Switch............... 8W-80-79
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly
(NGC).......................... 8W-80-80
Output Speed Sensor (45RFE)......... 8W-80-80
Output Speed Sensor (47RE).......... 8W-80-80
Overhead Map/reading Lamp (Except
Base).......................... 8W-80-80
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream (NGC).... 8W-80-81
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream (NGC) . . 8W-80-81Component Page
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream (NGC).... 8W-80-81
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream (NGC) . . 8W-80-81
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front...... 8W-80-82
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front.... 8W-80-82
Passenger Blend Door Actuator (Dual-
Zone).......................... 8W-80-82
Passenger Lumbar Switch............ 8W-80-82
Power Mirror-Left................... 8W-80-82
Power Mirror-Right................. 8W-80-83
Power Outlet...................... 8W-80-83
Power Outlet-Console (Except Base)..... 8W-80-83
Power Seat Motor-Driver Front Vertical . . 8W-80-83
Power Seat Motor-Driver Horizontal.... 8W-80-84
Power Seat Motor-Driver Rear Vertical . . 8W-80-84
Power Seat Motor-Passenger Front
Vertical......................... 8W-80-84
Power Seat Motor-Passenger Horizontal . 8W-80-84
Power Seat Motor-Passenger Rear
Vertical......................... 8W-80-84
Power Seat Switch-Driver............ 8W-80-85
Power Seat Switch-Passenger.......... 8W-80-85
Power Steering Pressure Switch (NGC) . . 8W-80-85
Power Window Circuit Breaker........ 8W-80-86
Power Window Motor-Driver.......... 8W-80-86
Power Window Motor-Left Rear........ 8W-80-86
Power Window Motor-Passenger........ 8W-80-86
Power Window Motor-Right Rear....... 8W-80-87
Power Window Switch-Left Rear....... 8W-80-87
Power Window Switch-Passenger....... 8W-80-87
Power Window Switch-Right Rear...... 8W-80-87
Powertrain Control Module C1 (NGC) . . . 8W-80-88
Powertrain Control Module C2 (NGC) . . . 8W-80-89
Powertrain Control Module C3 (NGC) . . . 8W-80-90
Powertrain Control Module C4 (NGC) . . . 8W-80-91
Radio C1 (Except Infinity)............ 8W-80-92
Radio C1 (Infinity).................. 8W-80-92
Radio C2.......................... 8W-80-93
Recirculation Door Actuator........... 8W-80-93
Remote Radio Switch-Left............ 8W-80-93
Remote Radio Switch-Right........... 8W-80-93
Seat Belt Switch-Driver.............. 8W-80-94
Seat Belt Tensioner Reducer (Standard
Cab)........................... 8W-80-94
Seat Belt Tensioner-Driver............ 8W-80-94
Seat Belt Tensioner-Passenger......... 8W-80-94
Seat Heater Interface Module.......... 8W-80-94
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) . . 8W-80-95
Side Impact Sensor-Left.............. 8W-80-95
Side Impact Sensor-Right............. 8W-80-95
Speaker-Center Instrument Panel...... 8W-80-95
Speaker-Left Front Door.............. 8W-80-95
Speaker-Left Instrument Panel........ 8W-80-96
Speaker-Left Rear.................. 8W-80-96
Speaker-Right Front Door............ 8W-80-96
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 3

POWER SEAT SWITCH-DRIVER - 12 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
A A210 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
B Z939 14BK GROUND
C P105 12LG LUMBAR MOTOR FORWARD
D P13 12LG/OR DRIVER SEAT REAR DOWN
E P107 12LG/WT LUMBAR MOTOR REARWARD
F Z939 14BK GROUND
G A210 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
H P11 12LG/YL LEFT SEAT REAR UP
I P17 12LG/DG DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD DRIVER
J P15 12LG/BR DRIVER SEAT HORIZONTAL REARWARD DRIVER
K P21 12LG/TN LEFT SEAT FRONT DOWN
L P19 12LG/LB LEFT SEAT FRONT UP
POWER SEAT SWITCH-PASSENGER - 12 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
A A210 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
B Z939 14BK GROUND
C P106 12LG/WT RIGHT SEAT REAR UP
D P10 12LG/TN RIGHT SEAT REAR DOWN
E P104 12LG LUMBAR MOTOR FORWARD
F Z939 14BK GROUND
G A210 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
H P12 12LG/YL RIGHT SEAT REAR UP
I P16 12LG/BR RIGHT SEAT HORIZONTAL REARWARD
J P14 12LG/OR RIGHT SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD
K P18 12LG/DG RIGHT SEAT FRONT DOWN
L P20 12LG/LB RIGHT SEAT FRONT UP
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH (NGC) - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z988 20BK GROUND
2 K66 18DB/WT P/S SWITCH SIGNAL
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 85

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Battery Temperature Sensor BK Below Battery Tray 22, 25, 26, 28
Blend Door Actuator (Single Zone) BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Blower Motor BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Blower Motor Resistor Block BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Brake Lamp Switch BK Top of Brake Pedal Arm 30, 35, 38
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
SolenoidBK Near Steering Column 31, 35, 38
C102 Near Integrated Power Module 25
C106 BK Left Rear Engine 7
C107 (5.7L) BK Left Rear Engine 7
C112 (Diesel) BK Near T/O for Water In Fuel Sensor N/S
C113 BK Left Side Engine 10
C114 BK Left side Engine 10
C115 (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
C130 BK Left Rear of Engine 4, 8, 21
C131 Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8, 21
C200 GY Under Instrument Panel 39
C201 WT Near Left Instrument Panel
Speaker35, 38
C202 BK Left Rear Side of Engine
Compartment27
C206 BK Right Instrument Panel 35, 39, 48
C207 Rear Engine Compartment 22
C216 BK Middle Left Frame 22, 25, 50
C217 BK Middle Left Frame 22, 25, 50
C218 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 22, 24, 40, 44, 46
C219 GY Left Side of Instrument Panel 22, 24, 31, 35, 38, 40,
44
C220 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38, 40, 44, 46
C250 Seft Side Instrument Panel 35
C301 WT Right Kick Panel 40, 42, 45, 47
C302 BK Left Front Door 40, 42, 45, 47
C304 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 41, 44, 46
C305 BK At Left Front Door 41, 44, 46
C306 WT Middle Front of Door 43, 46
C308 WT Under Instrument Panel 39, 40, 45, 47
C309 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38, 40, 44, 46
C311 BK Left Rear of Frame 44, 46
C312 WT Under Seat 47
C313 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
C314 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Glove Box Lamp and Switch BK At Glove Box 35, 39
Governor Pressure Sensor BK Left Rear of Transmission N/S
Hands Free Module Right Instrument Panel 39
Headlamp Switch BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 32, 35, 38
Headlamp-Left BL At Headlamp 23, 28, 29
Headlamp-Right BL At Headlamp 1, 21, 26
Heated Seat Cushion - Driver BL Under Driver Seat N/S
Heated Seat Cushion - Passenger BL Under Passenger Seat N/S
Heated Seat Switch-Driver RD Center of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 36
Heated Seat Switch-Passenger BL Center of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 36
Horn Switch WT In Steering Wheel N/S
Horn-High Note BK Left Front Fender 23, 28, 29
Horn-Low Note BK Left Front Fender 23, 29
Idle Air Control Motor BK On Throttle Body 6
Ignition Coil GY Left Rear of Engine N/S
Ignition Switch BK Steering Column 31
Inlet Air Temperature/Pressure
SensorBK Right Side Engine 10
Input Speed Sensor BK At Transmission 15, 16
Instrument Cluster C1 GY Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Instrument Cluster C2 GY Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Instrument Cluster C3 WT Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Intake Air Heater Relay Right Engine Compartment 2
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold
Absolute Pressure Sensor (Diesel)BK Left rear Engine N/S
Intake Air Temperature Sensor BK On Intake Manifold 5
Integrated Power Module C1 BK Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C2 WT Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C3 GR Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C4 WT Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C5 BK Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C6 BK Left Front Fender 25, 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C7 GY Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module FCM BK In IPM N/S
Knock Sensor BK Left Rear of Engine 5, 7, 9
License Lamp-Left BK At Rear Bumper 50, 51
License Lamp-Right BK At Rear Bumper 50, 51
Lift Pump Motor BK Near T/O for WIF Sensor N/S
Line Pressure Sensor BK Right Rear of Transmission 15, 18
Lumbar Motor-Driver DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
Lumbar Motor-Passenger BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor GY Left Front of Intake Manifold 6
Mode Door Actuator 1 BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 5
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Mode Door Actuator 2 BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Multi-Function Switch BK On Steering Column 31
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
AssemblyBK Rear of Transmission 18, 50
Output Speed Sensor DB Left Side of Transmission 11, 14, 15, 16
Overdrive Switch WT Center of Instrument Panel 35
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp
(Except Base)NAT Center of Headliner N/S
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream BK Left Front of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream NAT Left Rear of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream BK Right Front Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream BK Right Rear Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Park Brake Switch At Park Brake 22, 24
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front BK At Lamp 23, 28, 29
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front BK At Lamp 1, 21, 26
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch Right Side of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 39
Passenger Blend Door Actuator
(Dual Zone)BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Passenger Lumbar Switch At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Mirror-Left BK At Mirror 41
Power Mirror-Right BK At Mirror 42
Power Outlet RD Center of Instrument Panel 35
Power Outlet-Console BK Center of Instrument Panel N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Front
VerticalRD At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Horizontal BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Rear
VerticalBK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Driver BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Passenger BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Steering Pressure Switch BK Near Power Steering Pump 7
Power Window Circuit Breaker Under Instrument Panel 31, 35, 38
Power Window Motor-Driver BK In Driver Door at Motor 41
Power Window Motor-Left Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Motor-Passenger BK In Passenger Door at Motor 42
Power Window Motor-Right Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Switch-Left Rear BL In Door 43
Power Window Switch-Passenger Passenger Door 42
Power Window Switch-Right Rear BL In Door 43
Powertrain Control Module C1 BK Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C2 WT Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C3 GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 21
Powertrain Control Module C4 GN Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

SPLICE
NUMBERLOCATION FIG.
S176 Left Side Engine Near T/O for Fuel Control Actuator N/S
S187 Rear of Engine 7
S191 Near Integrated Power Module 23
S203 Right Side Engine Compartment 23
S204 Left Side of Instrument Panel 35
S205 Left Side of Instrument Panel 35
S206 At Steering Column N/S
S207 At Steering Column N/S
S209 Center of Instrument Panel 35
S210 Center of Instrument Panel 35, 38
S212 Left Side of Instrument Panel 31, 38
S214 Left Side of Instrument Panel 31, 38
S216 Center of Instrument Panel 35, 36
S217 Left Side of Instrument Panel N/S
S218 Left Side of Instrument Panel N/S
S219 Center of Instrument Panel N/S
S220 Center of Instrument Panel N/S
S221 Center of Instrument Panel 35, 39
S222 Center of Instrument Panel 35
S224 Right Side of HVAC N/S
S225 Center of Instrument Panel 35
S226 Right Side of HVAC N/S
S228 At Steering Column N/S
S230 Right Instrument Panel 35
S231 Left Instrument Panel 38
S232 Right Engine Compartment 23
S240 Steering Column 31, 38
S241 Center Instrument Panel 35, 36
S243 Right Engine Compartment 23
S245 Left Instrument Panel 35
S300 Left Kick Panel 40, 44, 46
S301 Center of Headliner N/S
S302 Center of Headliner N/S
S303 Middle of Roof 48
S304 Center of Headliner N/S
S305 Middle of Roof 48
S306 Left Side of Frame N/S
S307 Center of Headliner N/S
S308 Left Rear Chassis 50, 51
S309 Center Rear of Chassis 51
S311 Left Front of Body 44, 46
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 11
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and
machined parts under all temperatures. This mate-
rial is used on engines with multi-layer steel (MLS)
cylinder head gaskets. This material also will pre-
vent corrosion. MopartGasket Sealant is available in
a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER
APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care but it's easier than using precut gas-
kets.
MopartGasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
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 dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing material off the location.
MopartEngine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All
mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a
3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop is placed in the
center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant
may be removed with a shop towel. Components
should be torqued in place while the sealant is still
wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing material off the location.
MopartGasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be
applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely
over both surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a
gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a
can w/applicator can be brushed on evenly over the
sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can should be
used on engines with multi-layer steel gaskets.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE GASKET
SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed, especially with the
use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer
steel cylinder head gaskets.
Neveruse the following to clean gasket surfaces:
²Metal scraper
²Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block
and head
²High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a
wire brush (Fig. 2)
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require
a scratch free sealing surface.
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:²Solvent or a commercially available gasket
remover
²Plastic or wood scraper (Fig. 2)
²Drill motor with 3M RolocŸ Bristle Disc (white
or yellow) (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM (beyond
the recommended speed), can damage the sealing
surfaces. The mild (white, 120 grit) bristle disc is
recommended. If necessary, the medium (yellow, 80
grit) bristle disc may be used on cast iron surfaces
with care.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove hood. Mark hood hinge location for
reinstallation.
(3) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(4) Remove radiator core support bracket.
(5) Remove fan shroud with viscous fan assembly.
(6) Remove drive belt.
(7) Remove A/C compressor and secure away from
engine.
(8) Remove generator and secure away from
engine.
NOTE: Do NOT remove the phenolic pulley from the
P/S pump. It is not required for P/S pump removal.
(9) Remove power steering pump with lines
attached and secure away from engine.
(10) Drain cooling system.
(11) Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
Fig. 2 Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation
1 - ABRASIVE PAD
2 - 3M ROLOCŸ BRISTLE DISC
3 - PLASTIC/WOOD SCRAPER
9 - 10 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
ENGINE - 3.7L (Continued)

(17) Connect the engine to body ground straps at
the left side of the cowl.
(18) Install the intake manifold.
(19) Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
(20) Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
(21) Install the breather hoses.
(22) Install the PCV hose.
(23) Install the fuel rail.
(24) Install the coil over plugs.
(25) Connect the engine wiring harness at the fol-
lowing points:
²Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
²Fuel Injectors
²Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
²Crankshaft Position Sensor
(26) Reinstall the radiator/cooling module assem-
bly.
(27) Connect lower radiator hose.
(28) Connect upper radiator hose.
(29) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(30) Install the heater hose assembly.
(31) Install coolant recovery bottle.
(32) Install the power steering pump.
(33) Install the generator.
(34) Install the A/C compressor.
(35) Install the drive belt.
(36) Install the fan shroud with the viscous fan
assembly.
(37) Install the radiator core support bracket.
(38) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(39) Refill the engine cooling system.
(40) Recharge the air conditioning.
(41) Install the hood.
(42) Check and fill engine oil.
(43) Connect the battery negative cable.
(44) Start the engine and check for leaks.SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L ENGINE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Type 90É SOHC V6 12 Valve
Number of
Cylinders4
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Lead Cylinder No. 1 Left Bank
Compression
Ratio9.1:1
Max. Variation
Between
Cylinders25%
Metric Standard
Displacement 3.7 Liters 226 Cubic
Inches
Bore 93.0 mm 3.66 in.
Stroke 90.8 mm 3.40 in.
Horsepower 210@5200 RPM
Torque 225ft. lbs.@4200 PRM
Compression
Pressure1172-1551 kPa 170-225 psi
CYLINDER BLOCK
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Bore Diameter 93.0   .0075
mm3.6619   0.0003
in.
Out of Round
(MAX)0.076 mm 0.003 in.
Taper (MAX) 0.051 mm 0.002 in.
9 - 12 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
ENGINE - 3.7L (Continued)

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 the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). An
engine cylinder head gasket leaking between adja-
cent cylinders will result in approximately a 50 - 70%
reduction in compression pressure.
CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also
be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures
supplied with the tool kit.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the left side
exhaust manifold.
(4) Drain the engine coolant(Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Lower the vehicle.(6) Remove the intake manifold(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANI-
CAL/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assem-
bly(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN
- REMOVAL).
(10) Remove accessory drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the power steering pump and set
aside.
(12) Rotate the crankshaft until the damper tim-
ing mark is aligned with TDC indicator mark (Fig.
5).
(13) Verify the V6 mark on the camshaft sprocket
is at the 12 o'clock position (Fig. 6). Rotate the crank-
shaft one turn if necessary.
(14) Remove the crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
(15) Remove the timing chain cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 5 Engine Top Dead Center
1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
2 - CRANKSHAFT TIMING MARKS
9 - 22 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
CYLINDER HEAD - LEFT (Continued)

²Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
²Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N´m
(20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the
bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
²Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees (Fig. 11).
²Step 4: Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees, again.
Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 N´m (19 ft. lbs.)
(7) Position the secondary chain onto the camshaft
drive gear, making sure one marked chain link is on
either side of the V6 mark on the gear then using
Special Tool 8428 Camshaft Wrench, position the
gear onto the camshaft.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt before reinstalling bolt. Fail-
ure to do so may cause over-torqueing of bolt
resulting in bolt failure.
(8) Install the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
(9) Install the left side secondary chain guide(Re-
fer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/
CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(10) Install the cylinder head access plug.
(11) Re-set and install the left side secondary
chain tensioner(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIM-
ING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Remove Special Tool 8429.
(13) Install the timing chain cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).(14) Install the crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION). Tighten damper bolt 175 N´m (130
Ft. Lbs.).
(15) Install the power steering pump.
(16) Install the fan blade assembly and fan shrou-
d(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install the master cylinder and booster assem-
bly(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANI-
CAL/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - INSTALLATION).
(19) Install the intake manifold(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(20) Refill the cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(21) Raise the vehicle.
(22) Install the exhaust pipe onto the left exhaust
manifold.
(23) Lower the vehicle.
(24) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(25) Start the engine and check for leaks.
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts consist of powdered metal steel
lobes which are sinter-bonded to a steel tube. Four
bearing journals are machined into the camshaft.
Camshaft end play is controlled by two thrust walls
that border the nose piece journal. Engine oil enters
the hollow camshafts at the third journal and lubri-
cates every intake lobe rocker through a drilled pas-
sage in the intake lobe.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and
the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT force-
fully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft indepen-
dently of each other. Severe valve and/or piston
damage can occur.
CAUTION: When removing the cam sprocket, timing
chains or camshaft, Failure to use Special Tool
8379 will result in hydraulic tensioner ratchet over
extension, requiring timing chain cover removal to
reset the tensioner ratchet.
(1) Remove cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 11 Cylinder head Tightening Sequence
* - INDICATES SEALANT ON THREADS
DRENGINE - 3.7L 9 - 25
CYLINDER HEAD - LEFT (Continued)