Valve DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual RAM 1500 1998 2.G DODGE DODGE https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/12/5702/w960_5702-0.png DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH
THROTTLE BODYIntake valve bent, burnt, or not
seated properlyInspect valve and valve seat.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (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 hos

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Main Bearing
Journal
Diameter63.488 - 63.512
mm2.4996 - 2.5005
in.
Bearing
Clearance0.002 - 0.034
mm-
Out of Round
(MAX)0.005 mm 0.0002 in.
Taper (

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Free Length
(Approx)
Intake 48.92 mm 1.9260 in.
Exhaust -
w/damper48.2 mm 1.897 in.
Spring Force
(Valve Closed)
Intake 361.0 - 390.0 N
@ 40.12 mm

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual Crankshaft Damper Installer 8512
Puller 1026
Crankshaft Damper Removal Insert 8513
Chain Tensioner Wedge 8379
Chain Tensioner Pins 8514
VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR 8426
ENGINE LIFTING FIXTURE 8427
CAMSHAF

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual HOLDER SECONDARY CAMSHAFT CHAIN 8429
Remover, Rocker Arm 8516
Idler Shaft Remover 8517
Valve Spring Compressor Adapters 8519
INSTALLER - REMOVER - COUNTER BALANCE
SHAFT 8641
Valve Spring Tester C-647

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual 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 t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (20) Remove the left side secondary chain
guide(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(21) Remove the retaining bolt and the camshaft
drive gear.
CAUTION: Do not

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual 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

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual (2) Set engine to TDC cylinder #1, camshaft
sprocket V6 marks at the 12 oclock position.
(3) Mark one link on the secondary timing chain
on both sides of the V6 mark on the camshaft
sprocket to aid i