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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (24) Remove the engine wire harness attaching
bolt and wire harness push-in fastener from air inlet
housing.
(25) Remove the air inlet housing and intake grid
heater from the intake manifold cover.
(2

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSPECTIONÐPUSHRODS
Inspect the push rod ball and socket for signs of
scoring. Check for cracks where the ball and the
socket are pressed into the tube (Fig. 16).
Roll the push rod on a flat work sur

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (9) Install rocker housing and bolts. Tighten to 24
Nm (18 lb. ft.).
(10) Install fuel injector(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install fuel injector tub

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Measure valve margin (rim thickness) (Fig. 28).
Measure the valve spring free length and maxi-
mum inclination (Fig. 29).
Test valve spring force with tool C-647 (Fig. 30).
Specification 72.0 Ð 80.7

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual mark in the 12 oclock position.At this engine posi-
tion, cylinders #1 and #6 can be serviced.
(8) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(9) Wi

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Lubricate the crossheads and push rod sockets
and install the rocker arms and pedestals in their
original locations. Tighten bolts to 36 N´m (27 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5)Verify valve lash adjustment

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Rocker Arms
(1) Remove rocker shaft and inspect for cracks and
excessive wear in the bore or shaft. Remove socket
and inspect ball insert and socket for signs of wear.
Replace retainer if n

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Crossheads
Inspect the crossheads for cracks and/or excessive
wear on rocker lever and valve tip mating surfaces
(Fig. 43).
INSTALLATION
(1) If previously removed, install the push rods in
their origi

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Consult the parts catalog for the proper head
gaskets which must be used with refaced blocks to
ensure proper piston-to-valve clearance.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER BORE -
DE-GLAZE
(1) New pisto

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual If more than 1.00 mm (0.0393 inch) overbore is
needed, a repair sleeve can be installed (refer to
Method 2ÐRepair Sleeve).
Cylinder block bores may be bored twice before use
of a repair sleeve is req