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DODGE RAM 2003  Service 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

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online directly from the thirty tooth sprocket on the idler
sprocket assembly. A fixed chain guide and a hydrau-
lic oil damped tensioner are used to maintain tension
in each secondary chain system. The hydr

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online (25) Install the oil fill housing.
(26) Install access plug in left cylinder head (Fig.
126).
(27) Install power steering pump (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(28) Install radiator fan s

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online ENGINE - 5.7L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE - 5.7L
DESCRIPTION........................178
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..........178
DIAGNOSIS AND

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING............................207
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL............................209
INSTALLATION........................209
STRUCTURAL COVER
DE

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level in
crankcase.1. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE -
SPECIFICATIONS)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE DIAGNOSIS - LUBRICATION
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS 1. Gaskets and O-Rings. 1.
(a) Misaligned or damaged. (a) Replace as necessary.
(b) Loose fasteners

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
ENGINE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY VALVES/LIFTERS 1. High or low oil level in crankcase 1. Check for cor

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR DAMAGED
OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially,

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual Online SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type 90É V-8 OHV
Bore and Stroke 99.5 x 90.9 mm
(3.91 x 3.58 in.)
Displacement 5.7L (345 c.i.)
Compression Ratio 9.6