Engine timing DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online CAMSHAFT(S) - RIGHT
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts consist of powdered metal steel lobes
which are sinter-bonded to a steel tube. A steel post or
nose piece is friction-welded to the steel camshaft tube.
F

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (4) Working in 1/2 turn increments, tighten the
bearing cap retaining bolts starting with the middle
cap working outward (Fig. 35).(5) Torque the camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts to 11 N´m (100 i

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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 (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 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 Online (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 Online The camshaft exhaust valve lobes and rocker arms
are lubricated through a small hole in the rocker
arm; oil flows through the lash adjuster then through
the rocker arm and onto the camshaft lobe. Due

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The 3 wire, solid-state engine oil pressure sensor
(sending unit) is located in an engine oil pressure
gallery.
DESCRIPTION
The 3±wire, electrical/

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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 VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTIONÐTIMING DRIVE SYSTEM
The timing drive system (Fig. 114) has been
designed to provide quiet performance and reliability
to support anon-free wheelingengine. Specifically
the in