1998 DODGE RAM 1500 oil pressure

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL
AREA LEAKS........................137
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................138
FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL....

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual 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 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely ch

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may b

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (19) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(20) Disconnect tube from both the left and right
side crankcase breathers (Fig. 2). Remove breathers
(21) Discharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEAT-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
4X4 vehicles102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(2)4X4 vehicle

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Gasket Thickness
(Compressed)0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)
Valve Seat Angle 44.5É - 45.0É
Valve Seat Runout (MAX) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Valve Seat Width
Intake 1.75 - 2.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
Piston Ring Compressor C-385
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Bloc±Chek±Kit C-3685±A
ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE 8534
9 - 106 ENGINE - 4.7LDR
ENGINE - 4.7L (Continued)