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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (10) Using Special Tool 6958 spanner wrench with
adapter pins 8346 (Fig. 38), torque the camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt to 122 N´m (90 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the camshaft position sensor (Fig. 33)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (7) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no
cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
CLEANING
Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
Clean head rail,

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online 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 Online nal number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The crankshaft position
sensor target wheel is mounted to the number 8
counter weight on the crankshaft.
NOTE: Service main bearings are coded. These
codes identify what s

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (10) Remove damper using Special Tools 8513
Insert and 1026 Three Jaw Puller (Fig. 64).
(11) Using Special Tool 8511, remove crankshaft
front seal (Fig. 65).INSTALLATION
CAUTION: To prevent severe dam

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (9) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(10) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Connect negative ca

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online INSTALLATION
(1) Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and
install one oil pump retaining bolts.
(2) Position the primary timing chain tensioner
and install three retaining bolts.
(3) Tighten the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (16) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from intake manifold (Fig. 108).
(17) Remove coolant temperature sensor (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE SENSO - REMOVAL).
(18) R

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online INSTALLATION
RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(1) Install exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig. 112)
from below engine compartment.
(2) Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners. DO
NOT tighten until all fasteners a