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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online SINGLE CAMSHAFT TIMING
NOTE: to adjust the timing on one camshaft, pre-
form the following procedure.
(1) Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, special tool
8350, stabilize the secondary chain drive (Fig. 118)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (6)Position the camshaft drive gear onto the camshaft,
remove oil from bolt then install the retaining bolt. Using
Special Tools, Spanner Wrench 6958 with Adapter Pins
8346 and a suitable torque wrenc

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (7) Remove the generator and A/C compressor.
CAUTION: The 4.7L engine uses an RTV sealer
instead of a gasket to seal the front cover to the
engine block, from the factory. For service, MoparT
Engine R

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online INSTALLATION
(1) Using a vise, lightly compress the secondary
chain tensioner piston until the piston step is flush
with the tensioner body. Using a pin or suitable tool,
release ratchet pawl by pulli

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (9) Lubricate idler shaft and bushings with clean
engine oil.
(10) Install all chains, crankshaft sprocket, and
idler sprocket as an assembly (Fig. 136). After guid-
ing both secondary chains through

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online (19) Rotate engine two full revolutions. Verify tim-
ing marks are at the follow locations:
²primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 oclock
(Fig. 133)
²primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Spring Force (Valve
Closed)
Intake and Exhaust 422.0 N @ 46.0 mm
(95lbs. @ 1.81 in.)
Spring Force (Valve
Open)
Intake and Exhaust @ 33.5 mm
Number of Coils
Intak

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
REMOVAL
Filter Element Only
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 2) and disconnect air duct
at air cleaner cover.
(2) Pry over

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online þ Loss of engine power
þ Engine misfiring
þ Poor fuel economy
²Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
þ Engine overheating

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Manual Online CAUTION: The head gaskets are marked ªTOPº to
indicate which side goes up.
(4) Position cylinder heads onto head gaskets and
cylinder block.
(5) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps
(Fig.