1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OPERATION
The PCV system operates by engine intake mani-
fold vacuum (Fig. 15). Filtered air is routed into the
crankcase through the air cleaner hose. The metered
air, along with crankcase vapors, ar

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PCV VALVE - 3.7L
V-6/ 4.7L V-8
(1) Disconnect PCV line/hose (Fig. 19) by discon-
necting rubber connecting hose at PCV valve fitting.
(2) Remove PCV valve at oil filler tube by

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual 5.7L V-8
(1) Clean out intake manifold opening.
(2) Check condition of 2 o-rings on PCV valve.
(3) Apply engine oil to 2 o-rings.
(4) Place PCV valve into intake manifold and
rotate 90 degrees clockwi

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NATURAL VAC LEAK
DETECTION ASSY
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with NGC engine control mod-
ules use an NVLD pump and system.Vehicles
equipped with JTEC engine control modules use an
LDP (leak detectio

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual The NVLD device is designed with a normally open
vacuum switch, a normally closed solenoid, and a
seal, which is actuated by both the solenoid and a
diaphragm. The NVLD is located on the atmospheric
v

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
LOWER.........................2-19,2-34
BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
UPPER..........................2-27,2-36
BALL JOINT - INSTALLATION, LOWER . 2-20,2-35
BA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual BLOCK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR............24-19
BLOCK - INSPECTION, ENGINE . 9-128,9-205,9-39
BLOCK - INSTALLATION, BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR...................24-19
BLOCK - INSTALLA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual BURNT FLUID - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CAUSES OF..........21-201,21-366
BUSHING - INSTALLATION.............19-19
BUSHING - INSTALLATION, TORSION
BAR CROSS MEMBER..................2-15
BUSHING - REMOVAL.