Engine system DODGE RAM 2003 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(2) Using a suitable jack, support transmission.
(3) Remove the nuts from the transmission mount
(Fig. 70).
(4) Remove the two bolts that attach th

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Spray a small stream of water (spray bottle) at
the suspected leak area.
(3) If engine RPMS change, the area of the sus-
pected leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (9) Position and install heater hoses and tubes
onto intake manifold.
(10) Install the heater hoses to the heater core and
engine front cover.
(11) Connect electrical connectors for the following
comp

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTION
The timing drive system has been designed to pro-
vide quiet performance and reliability to support a
non-free wheelingengine. Specifically the intake
valves are non-free whee

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual The idler shaft is a light press-fit into the cylinder
block. A large washer on the idler shaft bolt and the
rear flange of the idler shaft are used to control
sprocket thrust movement. Pressurized oi

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Use care when removing the idler shaft,
Do not strike the radiator cooling fins with the slide
hammer.
(4) Using Special Tool 8517 Slide Hammer, remove
the idler shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoro

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use oil based liquids to clean tim-
ing cover or block surfaces. Use only rubbing alco-
hol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Use no
wire brushes or abrasive wheels

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (18) Rotate engine two full revolutions. Verify tim-
ing marks are at the follow locations:
²primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 oclock
²primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at 6
oclock

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL
AREA LEAKS........................135
REMOVAL............................135
INSTALLATION........................136
FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL....

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE - 4.7L
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Weak battery 1. Charge or replace as necessary.