Lubrication DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL
AREA LEAKS........................137
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................138
FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL....

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level in
crankcase.1. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE -
SPECIFICATIONS)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF (3) Install the spring and the spring retainer (Fig.
43).
(4) Using the valve spring compressor, compress
the spring and install the two valve spring retainer
halves.
(5) Release the valve spring comp

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF base circle. Depress part of rocker arm over adjuster.
Normal adjusters should feel very firm. Spongy
adjusters can be bottomed out easily.
b. Remove suspected lash adjusters, and replace.
c. Before i

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF (6) Using Special Tool 8387 Valve Spring Compres-
sor, compress the valve spring.
NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the top of the
valve spring to loosen the spring retainers locks
enough to be removed

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF the measurement near the middle of the bore, then
repeat the measurement near the bottom of the bore.
(4) Determine taper by subtracting the smaller
diameter from the larger diameter.
(5) Rotate measu

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF CORE PLUGS
REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screw
driver and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the
cup

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not use a metal stamp to mark con-
necting rods as damage may result, instead use ink
or a scratch awl.
The pistons are made of a high strength aluminum

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF (4) Install Special Tool 8507 Connecting Rod
Guides into connecting rod bolt threads (Fig. 74).
(5) The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore
surface with an raised ªFº indicating installation
p

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual PDF LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION
The lubrication system (Fig. 92) is a full flow fil-
tration pressure feed type.
OPERATION
Oil from the oil pan is pumped by a gerotor type oil
pump directly mounted to the cra