1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Cooling

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
²Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N´m
(20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the
bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Air ingested into oil due to broken or cracked
oil pump pick up.
(7) Worn valve guides.
(8) Rocker arm ears contacting valve spring
retainer.
(9) Rocker arm loose, adjuster stuck or at maxi-
mum e

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: The nut on the right side camshaft
sprocket should not be removed for any reason, as
the sprocket and camshaft sensor target wheel is
serviced as an assembly. If the nut was removed,
torque n

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(3) Drain cooling system, below the level of the
heater

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove A/C compressor

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Install radiator cooling fan and shroud (Refer
to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Install upper radiator hose.
(5) Install A/C compressor and tighten fasteners to
54 N´m (40

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Install the oil ring expander.
(9) Install upper side rail (Fig. 57) by placing one
end between the piston ring groove and the expander
ring. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to
be insta