DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

INSPECTION
Inspect the exhaust manifold for cracks. Measure
the exhaust manifold for flatness. Place a ruler over
all of the exhaust ports and insert a feeler gauge
between the port flange and the ruler.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using new gaskets, install the exhaust mani-
fold and gaskets. Install the bolts and spacers and
tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in (Fig. 172)
to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the cab heater return hose to the man-
ifold bolt stud. Tighten the nut to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install the turbocharger. Apply anti-seize to the
studs and then tighten the turbocharger mounting
nuts to 32 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the oil drain tube and oil supply line to
the turbocharger. Tighten the drain tube bolts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5)Pre-lube the turbocharger.Pour 50 to 60 cc
(2 to 3 oz.) clean engine oil in the oil supply line fit-
ting. Rotate the turbocharger impeller by hand to
distrubute the oil thoroughly.
(6) Install and tighten the oil supply line fitting
nut to 20 N´m (133 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 170 Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose
1 - AIR FILTER HOUSING COVER
2 - TURBOCHARGER
3 - AIR INLET TUBE
4 - HOSE CLAMP
5 - HINGE TABS
6 - FILTER MINDER
7 - CLIPS (4)
8 - TUBE ALIGNMENT NOTCHES
Fig. 171 Oil Supply Line and Charge Air Cooler Inlet
Duct
1 - EXHAUST PIPE
2 - TURBOCHARGER
3 - AIR INLET TUBE
4 - INTERCOOLER INLET DUCT
5 - WASTE GATE ACTUATOR
Fig. 172 Exhaust Manifold and Gaskets
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)

(7) Position the charge air cooler inlet pipe to the
turbocharger. With the clamp in position, tighten the
clamp nut to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Position the air inlet hose to the turbocharger
(Fig. 170). Tighten the clamp to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.)
torque.
(9) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(10) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
(Fig. 169) and tighten the bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Connect the battery negative cables.
(13) Start the engine to check for leaks.
VALVE TIMING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIMING
VERIFICATION
(1) Remove the cylinder head cover.
(2) Remove fuel injector from cylinder number 1.
(3) Remove the crankcase breather from the gear
housing cover.
(4) Using Special Tool 7471B rotate the engine
until the timing mark on the fuel pump gear is
aligned with the TDC mark on the gear housing
cover.
(5) Using a 8 in.x 1/4 in. dowel rod inserted into
cylinder number 1, rock the crankshaft back and
forth to verify piston number 1 is at TDC.
(6) With piston number 1 at TDC the timing mark
on the fuel pump gear should be aligned with the
TDC mark on the gear housing cover. If marks do not
line up, remove the gear housing cover.
(7) With cylinder number still at TDC, inspect the
keyway on the crankshaft gear for proper alignment
(12 o'clock position).
(8) If the keyway is not at 12 o'clock position
replace the crankshaft gear assembly.
(9) If the keyway is at 12 o'clock position, verify
timing mark alignment between the camshaft gear,
crankshaft gear and the fuel pump gear, if not
aligned inspect keyway on camshaft gear.
(10) Inspect keyway on camshaft gear for proper
alignment with the key in the camshaft, if alignment
is off replace the camshaft/gear assembly.
(11) If timing marks alignment is off and no dam-
age is found at either the crankshaft or camshaft
gear keyways, realign timing marks as necessary.
GEAR HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.(3) Partially drain engine coolant into container
suitable for re-use (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove radiator upper hose.
(6) Disconnect coolant recovery bottle hose from
radiator filler neck and lift bottle off of fan shroud.
(7) Disconnect windshield washer pump supply
hose and electrical connections and lift washer bottle
off of fan shroud.
(8) Remove the fan shroud-to-radiator mounting
bolts.
(9) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the cooling fan support/hub from the
front of the engine (Fig. 173).
(12) Raise the vehicle on hoist.
(13) Remove the crankshaft damper (Fig. 174)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - REMOVAL).
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and
gently pry the cover away from the housing (Fig.
175), taking care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
(16) Remove the fuel injection pump (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL INJEC-
TION PUMP - REMOVAL).
(17) Disconnect the camshaft position sensor con-
nector.
Fig. 173 Fan Support/Hub Assembly - Removal/
Installation
1 - FAN SUPPORT/HUB
2 - FAN PULLEY
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)

(18) Remove the camshaft (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN
BLOCK) - REMOVAL).
(19) Remove the six front oil pan fasteners.
(20) Remove the gear housing fasteners.
NOTE: Use care when removing the gear housing,
to avoid damage to the oil pan gasket, as the gas-
ket will be reused if it is not damaged.
(21) Slide a feeler gauge between the gear housing
and oil pan gasket, to break the gasket seal.
(22) Remove the gear housing and gasket (Fig.
176).
(23) Clean the gasket material from the cylinder
block and gear housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect the oil pan gasket, if the gasket can be
reused, coat both sides with a film of MopartSilicone
Rubber Adhesive Sealant.
(2) If the gasket is torn, it can be repaired. Cut the
old gasket off even with the front of the cylinder
block.
(3) Using the old gasket as a pattern, cut the front
section of a new gasket to the same size.
(4) Clean the sealing surfaces and coat the new
gasket on both sides with a film of MopartSilicone
Rubber Adhesive Sealant.
(5) Mark and trim 1.59mm (1/16 in.) off of the bot-
tom of the new gear housing gasket. Only trim the
part of the gasket that meets the oil pan.
NOTE: When properly trimmed, the gear housing
gasket should be even with the oil pan gasket when
installed.
(6) Install the new gear housing gasket on the
alignment dowels
NOTE: (M8ý1.25ý50) guide pins can be used to
assist in aligning the gasket and gear housing. Be
sure to remove the guide pins after alignment.
(7) Carefully install the gear housing, making sure
both gaskets stay in place (Fig. 176).
Fig. 174 Crankshaft Damper - Removal/Installation
1 - DAMPER
2 - BOLT
Fig. 175 Gear Housing and Cover
1 - GEAR HOUSING
2 - GEAR HOUSING COVER
Fig. 176 Gear Housing and Gasket
1 - DOWEL
2 - GASKET
3 - BOLT
4 - GEAR HOUSING
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GEAR HOUSING (Continued)

(8) Install and tighten the gear housing bolts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install and tighten the oil pan bolts to 24 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install the camshaft (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN
BLOCK) - INSTALLATION). Align the crankshaft,
camshaft, and injection pump gear marks as shown
in (Fig. 177).
(11) If a new housing is installed, the camshaft
position sensor must be transferred to the new hous-
ing.
(12) Connect the camshaft position sensor connec-
tor.
(13) Install the injection pump (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL INJEC-
TION PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(14) Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a
crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot
into the crankshaft front oil seal.
(15) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing
cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.
(16) Using the seal pilot to align the cover (Fig.
178), install the cover to the housing and install the
bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(17) Remove the seal pilot.
(18) Raise the vehicle.
(19) Install the crankshaft damper (Fig. 174)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(20) Lower vehicle.(21) Install the fan support/hub assembly (Fig.
173) and tighten bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(22) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(23) Install the cooling fan and shroud together
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(24) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.
(25) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler
neck.
(26) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(27) Add engine oil.
(28) Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(29) Connect the battery cables.
(30) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
GEAR HOUSING COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Partially drain engine coolant into container
suitable for re-use (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove radiator upper hose.
(6) Disconnect coolant recovery bottle hose from
radiator filler neck and lift bottle off of fan shroud.
(7) Disconnect windshield washer pump supply
hose and electrical connections and lift washer bottle
off of fan shroud.
Fig. 177 Camshaft/Crankshaft Gear Alignment
Fig. 178 Installing Cover with Seal Pilot
1 - SEAL PILOT
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GEAR HOUSING (Continued)

(8) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the cooling fan support/hub from the
front of the engine (Fig. 179).
(11) Raise the vehicle on hoist.
(12) Remove the crankshaft damper (Fig. 180)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - REMOVAL).
(13) Lower the vehicle.
(14) Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and
gently pry the cover away from the housing, taking
care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a
crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot
into the seal.
(2) Apply a bead of MopartSilicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover.
Be sure to surround all through holes.
(3) Using the seal pilot to align the cover (Fig.
182), install the cover to the housing and install the
bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove the seal pilot.
(5) Raise the vehicle.
(6) Install the crankshaft damper (Fig. 180) (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 179 Fan Support/Hub AssemblyÐRemoval/
Installation
1 - FAN SUPPORT/HUB
2 - FAN PULLEY
Fig. 180 Crankshaft DamperÐRemoval/Installation
1 - DAMPER
2 - BOLT
Fig. 181 Gear Housing and Cover
1 - GEAR HOUSING
2 - GEAR HOUSING COVER
Fig. 182 Installing Cover with Seal Pilot
1 - SEAL PILOT
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GEAR HOUSING COVER (Continued)

(8) Install the fan support/hub assy. (Fig. 179) and
tighten bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install the cooling fan and shroud together
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.(12) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler
neck.
(13) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(14) Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(15) Connect the battery cables.
(16) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
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GEAR HOUSING COVER (Continued)

EXHAUST SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 5.9/8.0L.................2
DESCRIPTIONÐ5.9L DIESEL.............3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GAS ENGINE . . . 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIESEL
ENGINE..............................4
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE.............................5
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
DESCRIPTION..........................5
OPERATION............................5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSPECTION...........................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 5.9L HD/8.0L
DESCRIPTION..........................6
OPERATION............................6
REMOVAL.............................6
INSPECTION...........................6
INSTALLATION..........................7
EXHAUST PIPE - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
REMOVAL.............................7
INSPECTION...........................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L HD/8.0L
REMOVAL.............................7
INSPECTION...........................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL.............................9
INSPECTION...........................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
HEAT SHIELDS
DESCRIPTION.........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
MUFFLER - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L
REMOVAL.............................10INSTALLATION.........................10
MUFFLER - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
TAILPIPE - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
REMOVAL.............................11
INSPECTION..........................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
TAILPIPE - 5.9L HD/8.0L
REMOVAL.............................12
INSPECTION..........................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
TAILPIPE - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL.............................12
INSPECTION..........................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
RESONATOR
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -
TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE.....13
TURBOCHARGER
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................14
REMOVAL.............................15
CLEANING............................16
INSPECTION..........................16
INSTALLATION.........................17
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION.........................18
OPERATION...........................18
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHARGE AIR
COOLER SYSTEM - LEAKS..............18
REMOVAL.............................18
CLEANING............................19
INSPECTION..........................19
INSTALLATION.........................20
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 5.9/8.0L
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray
near the edges is permitted. Application of coating
will result in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.The federal gasoline engine exhaust system (Fig. 1)
consists of engine exhaust manifolds, exhaust pipes,
catalytic converter(s), extension pipe (if needed),
exhaust heat shields, muffler and exhaust tailpipe.
The California emission vehicles exhaust system
also contains the above components as well as mini
catalytic converters added to the exhaust pipe (Fig.
2).
The exhaust system must be properly aligned to
prevent stress, leakage and body contact. Minimum
clearance between any exhaust component and the
body or frame is 25.4 mm (1.0 in.). If the system con-
tacts any body panel, it may amplify objectionable
noises from the engine or body.
Fig. 1 Exhaust System Gasoline EnginesÐFederal Emissions (Typical)
1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
2 - TAILPIPE
3 - MUFFLER4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
5 - AIR INDUCTION LINES
6 - EXHAUST PIPE
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DESCRIPTIONÐ5.9L DIESEL
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray
near the edges is permitted. Application of coating
will result in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
The diesel engine exhaust system consists of an
engine exhaust manifold, turbocharger, exhaust pipe,
resonator, extension pipe (if needed), muffler and
exhaust tailpipe.
The exhaust system must be properly aligned to
prevent stress, leakage and body contact. The
exhaust components should be kept a minimum of
25.4 mm (1.0 in.) away from the body and frame. If
the system contacts any body panel, it may amplify
objectionable noises from the engine or body.
Fig. 2 Catalytic Converter with Pipes and Mini
Catalytic Converters
1 - BOLT
2 - RETAINER
3 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
4 - NUT
5 - MINI CATALYTIC CONVERTER
6 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH PIPES
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EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued)