1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Intake removal

(32) Disconnect fuel heater, water in fuel sensor,
and fuel lift pump connectors.
(33) Remove the fuel filter assembly-to-cylinder
head bolts and remove filter assembly from vehicle.
(34) Remove wire harness P-clip from cylinder
head (located behind filter housing).
(35) Remove the cylinder head cover(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(36) Disconnect rocker housing injector harness
connectors.
(37) Remove injector harness nuts from injectors.
(38) Remove the rocker levers (Fig. 11), cross
heads and push rods (Fig. 12). Mark each component
so they can be installed in their original positions.
NOTE: The #5 cylinder exhaust and the #6 cylinder
intake and exhaust push rods are removed by lift-
ing them up and through the provided cowl panel
access holes. Remove the rubber plugs to expose
these relief holes.
(39) Remove the fuel return line and banjo bolt at
the rear of the cylinder head. Be careful not to drop
the two (2) sealing washers.
(40) Remove the fuel injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(41) Remove rocker housing bolts and rocker hous-
ing and gasket.(42) Reinstall the engine lift bracket at the rear of
cylinder head. Torque to 77 N´m (57 ft. lbs.).
(43) Remove twenty six (26) cylinder head-to-block
bolts.
(44) Attach an engine lift crane to engine lift
brackets and lift cylinder head off engine and out of
vehicle.
(45) Remove the head gasket and inspect for fail-
ure.
CLEANING
CLEANINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
CAUTION: Do not wire brush head surface while
fuel injectors are still installed. Fuel injector dam-
age can result.
Remove fuel injector before cleaning (if not already
removed during cylinder head removal).
Clean the carbon from the injector nozzle seat with
a nylon or brass brush.
Scrape the gasket residue from all gasket surfaces.
Wash the cylinder head in hot soapy water solution
(88ÉC or 140ÉF).
After rinsing, use compressed air to dry the cylin-
der head.
Polish the gasket surface with 400 grit paper. Use
an orbital sander or sanding block to maintain a flat
surface.
CLEANINGÐCROSSHEADS
Clean all crossheads in a suitable solvent. If neces-
sary, use a wire brush or wheel to remove stubborn
deposits. Rinse in hot water and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
Fig. 11 Rocker Arm and Pedestal Removal
1 - ROCKER ARM
2 - PEDESTAL
Fig. 12 Push Rod Removal
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(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 injector harness nuts. Tighten to 1.25
Nm (11 lb. in.).
(12) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install wire harness P-clip to cylinder head
behind filter housing 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(14) Connect the IAT/MAP sensor connector.
(15) Install the fuel filter canister assembly and
torque mounting bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(16) Connect fuel lift pump, WIF sensor, and fuel
heater.
(17) Remove the engine lift bracket at rear of cyl-
inder head.
CAUTION: Failure to follow procedure will result in
fuel leaks and/or fuel system failure.
(18)Install the fuel rail and high pressure
fuel lines as follows:
(a) Hand tighten fuel rail bolts.
(b) Hand tighten fuel drain line to pressure lim-
iting valve. Hand tighten banjo bolt at fuel filter
housing.
(c) Hand tighten fuel rail-to-cylinder head high
pressure fuel lines.(d) Install fuel line brace bolts-to-intake mani-
fold finger tight.
(e) Hand tighten fuel pump to fuel rail line.
(f) Torque fuel line nuts at cylinder head to 30
Nm ( 22 ft. lbs.).
(g) Torque fuel line nuts at fuel rail to 30 Nm
(22 ft. lbs.)
(h) Using a back up wrench, torque fuel pump to
fuel rail line to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.). At injection
pump.
(i) Torque fuel pump to fuel rail line to 37 Nm
(27 ft. lbs.) at fuel rail.
(j) Torque fuel drain banjo bolt at pressure lim-
iting valve and front of fuel filter housing to 24 Nm
(18 ft. lbs.).
(k) Torque fuel line brace bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft.
lbs.).
(l) Torque rail bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
(m) Connect fuel pressure sensor.
(19) Install the engine lift bracket at the rear of
cylinder head. Torque to 77 N´m (57 ft. lbs.).
(20) Reposition number 6 fuel line shield and
torque to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(21) Install the fuel filter to injection pump low
pressure line. Inspect and replace sealing washers if
necessary. Torque banjo bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(22) Connect fuel return line at back of cylinder
head hand tight.
(23) Connect fuel return line at filter housing hand
tight.
(24) Torque banjo connections at cylinder head and
fuel filter housing to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
(25) Install bracket to rear of filter housing.
Torque to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
(26) Using new gaskets, install the intake grid
heater and air inlet housing. Torque bolts to 24 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.).
(27) Install wire harness P-clip and push on clip to
air inlet housing.
(28) Connect engine oil level indicator tube at fuel
filter housing and at air inlet housing.
(29) Connect the APPS connector.
(30) Install the APPS assembly to the cylinder
head bracket and torque bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(31) Install the throttle linkage cover.
(32) Install the charge air cooler-to-air inlet hous-
ing duct assembly. Torque all clamps to 11 N´m (100
in. lbs.).
(33) Connect intake grid heater wires.
(34) Secure engine harness to front of cylinder
head with bolt at four locations.
(35) Connect engine coolant temperature sensor
connector.
(36) Connect radiator upper hose to thermostat
housing.
Fig. 20 Rocker Arm and Pedestal Removal
1 - ROCKER ARM
2 - PEDESTAL
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
The valves are made of heat resistant steel, and
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. The
intake and exhaust valves are both similar in head
diameter and overall length, but they have unique
face angles which makes them non-interchangeable.
The valves are distinguished by unique dimples on
the exhaust valve head (Fig. 21).
The exhaust valve springs are made from high
strength, chrome silicon steel. The exhaust valve
springs are also exhaust brake compatible.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVES, GUIDES
AND SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(2) Support cylinder head on stands, or install
head bolts upside down (through combustion surface
side) to protect injector tips from damage from work
bench.
(3) Install the valve spring compressor mounting
base as shown in (Fig. 22).
(4) Install the compressor top plate, washer, and
nut. Using a suitable wrench, tighten the nut (clock-
wise) to compress the valve springs (Fig. 23) and
remove the locks.
Fig. 22 Spring Compressor Mounting BaseÐPart of
Tool 8319±A
1 - COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BASE
Fig. 23 Compressing Valve Springs with Tool
8319±A
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8319
Fig. 21 Valve Identification
1 - INTAKE VALVES
2 - EXHAUST VALVES
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install new valve seals. The yellow seals are for
the intake valves and the green seals are for the
exhaust valves.
(2) Install the valves in their original postion. The
exhaust valves are identified by a dimple on the
valve head (Fig. 31).
(3) Install the valve springs and retainer.
(4) Install the valve spring compressor tool 8319±A
as shown in (Fig. 22) and (Fig. 23).
(5) Compress the valve springs and install the
valve retaining locks (Fig. 24).
(6) Remove the compressor and repeat the proce-
dure on the remaining cylinders.
(7) Install new o-ring and sealing washer on injec-
tor.
(8) Lubricate o-ring and injector bore.
(9) Verify sealing washer (shim) was removed with
old injector.
(10) Install injector Refer to (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the cylinder head (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE LASH
ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION
NOTE: To obtain accurate readings, valve lash mea-
surements AND adjustments should only be per-
formed when the engine coolant temperature is less
than 60É C (140É F).
The 24±valve overhead system is a ªlow-mainte-
nanceº design. Routine adjustments are no longer
necessary, however, measurement should still takeplace when trouble-shooting performance problems,
or upon completion of a repair that includes removal
and installation of the valve train components or
injectors.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cables.
(2) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(3) Using the crankshaft barring tool #7471±B,
rotate crankshaft to align damper TDC mark to
12:00 o'clock position.
(a) If both number one cylinder rocker levers are
loose, continue to next step.
(b) If both number one clylinder rocker levers
are not loose, rotate crankshaft 360 degrees.
(4) With the engine in this position, valve lash can
be measured at the following rocker arms:INTAKE
1±2±4 / EXHAUST 1±3±5. Measure the valve lash by
inserting a feeler gauge between the rocker arm
socket and crosshead (Fig. 32). Refer to VALVE
LASH LIMIT CHART for the correct specifications. If
the measurement fallswithinthe limits, adjust-
ment/resettingis notnecessary. If measurement
finds the lashoutsideof the limits, adjustment/re-
settingisrequired.
VALVE LASH LIMIT CHART
INTAKE EXHAUST
0.152 mm ( 0.006 in.)
MIN.0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
MIN.
0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
MAX.0.762 mm (0.030 in.)
MAX.
note:
If measured valve lash falls within these
specifications, no adjustment/reset is necessary.
Engine operation within these ranges has no adverse
affect on performance, emissions, fuel economy or
level of engine noise.
(5) If adjustment/resetting is required, loosen the
lock nut on rocker arms and turn the adjusting screw
until the desired lash is obtained:
²INTAKE0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
²EXHAUST0.508 mm (0.020 in.) Tighten the
lock nut to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) and re-check the valve
lash.
(6) Using the crankshaft barring tool, rotate the
crankshaftone revolution (360É) to align the
damper TDC mark to the 12 o'clock position.
Fig. 31 Valve Identification
1 - INTAKE VALVES
2 - EXHAUST VALVES
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INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued)

(7) With the engine in this position, valve lash can
be measured at the remaining rocker arms:INTAKE
3±5±6 / EXHAUST 2±4±6. Use the same method as
above for determining whether adjustment is neces-
sary, and adjust those that are found to be outside of
the limits.
(8) Install the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(9) Connect the battery negative cables.
REMOVAL - VALVE SPRINGS AND SEALS
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect rocker housing injector harness con-
nector. Remove all injector harness solenoid nuts.
(4) Remove injector(s) for cylinder(s) to be serviced.
Refer to Group 14 for injector removal.
(5) Remove the rocker housing.
(6) Remove the rocker arms and crossheads from
the cylinder(s) to be serviced. Mark each component
so they can be installed in their original position.
(7) Using the crankshaft barring tool #7471±B
(Fig. 33), rotate the engine to position the damper
mark in the 12 o'clock 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) With the damper TDC mark in the 12 o'clock
position, add a paint mark anywhere on the gear
housing cover next to the crankshaft damper. Place
another mark on the vibration damper in alignment
with the mark you just made on the cover.(10) Divide the crankshaft damper into three
equally sized segments as follows:
(a) Using a tape measure, measure the circum-
ference of the crankshaft damper and divide the
measurement by three (3).
(b) Measure that distance in a counter-clockwise
direction from the first balancer mark and place
another mark on the balancer.
(c) From the second damper mark, again mea-
sure in a counter-clockwise direction and place a
mark on the damper at the same distance you
measured when placing the second damper mark.
The damper should now be marked in three
equally spaced locations and the damper TDC
mark should be in the 12 o'clock position.
(d) Remove injectors, fuel lines, and high pres-
sure connectors for every cylinder that requires
repair.
(11) Compress the valve springs at cyls. #1 and #6
as follows:
(a) Install the valve spring compressor mounting
base as shown in (Fig. 34).
(b) Install the top plate, washer, and nut. Using
a suitable wrench tighten the nut (clock-wise) (Fig.
35) to compress the valve springs and remove the
collets.
(c) Rotate the compressor nut counter-clockwise
to relieve tension on springs. Remove spring com-
pressor.
(d) Remove and replace retainers, springs, and
seals as necessary.
(e)Do not rotate the engine until the
springs and retainers are re-installed.
(f) Install seals, springs and retainers. Install
spring compressor, compress valve springs and
install the collets.
Fig. 32 Measuring Valve Lash - Typical
1 - INTAKE
2 - FEELER GAUGE
3 - EXHAUST
Fig. 33 Rotating Engine with Barring Tool - Typical
1 - REAR FLANGE
2 - BARRING TOOL
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INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued)

(g) Release the spring tension and remove the
compressor. Verify that the collets are seated by
tapping on the valve stem with a plastic hammer.
(12) Using the crankshaft barring tool, rotate the
engine until the next crankshaft damper paint mark
aligns with the mark you placed on the cover.In this
position, cylinders #2 and #5 can be serviced.
(13) Repeat the valve spring compressing proce-
dure previously performed and service the retainers,
springs, and seals as necessary.
(14) Using the crankshaft barring tool, rotate the
engine until the next crankshaft damper paint mark
aligns with the mark you placed on the cover.In this
position, cylinders #3 and #4 can be serviced.
(15) Repeat the spring compressing procedure pre-
viously performed and service the retainers, springs,
and seals as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rocker housing.
(2) Install fuel injectors and high pressure fuel
lines.
(3) Lubricate the valve tips and install the cross-
heads in their original locations.
(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 (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST
VALVES & SEATS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(6) Install cylinder head cover and reusable gasket
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(7) Connect battery negative cables.
ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER
ASSY
DESCRIPTION
The unique intake and exhaust rocker arms have
their own rocker shafts and are lubricated by pas-
sages intersecting the cylinder block main oil rifle.
Crossheads are used, which allow each rocker arm to
operate two valves.
The solid push rods are hardened at the rocker
arm and tappet contact areas for superior strength
and durability.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the rocker arm/pedestal fasteners (Fig.
36) and remove rocker arm and pedestal from cylin-
der head. Mark the arms and pedestals so they can
be installed in their original position.
CAUTION: When removing the rocker arms, the
sockets (Fig. 37) may come loose and fall into the
engine. Make sure they stay with the arm upon
removal/installation.
(4) Lift the push rod(s) up and out of the engine
(Fig. 38). Mark them so they can be installed in their
original position.
Fig. 34 Spring Compressor Mounting BaseÐPart of
Tool 8319±A
1 - COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BASE
Fig. 35 Compressing Valve Springs with Tool
8319±A
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8319
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INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued)

NOTE: The #5 cyl. intake and exhaust and #6 cyl.
intake and exhaust push rods must be raised
through the provided cowl panel access holes.
(5) Lift the crosshead(s) off of the valve stems.
Mark them so they can be installed in their original
position.
CLEANING
Clean all components in a suitable solvent. If nec-
essary, use a wire brush or wheel to remove stubborn
deposits. Rinse in hot water and blow dry with com-
pressed air. Inspect oil passages in rocker arms and
pedestals. Apply compressed air to lubrication orifices
to purge contaminants.
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 necessary.
Measure the rocker arm bore and shaft (Fig. 39)
(Fig. 40).
Fig. 36 Rocker Arm and Pedestal Removal
1 - ROCKER ARM
2 - PEDESTAL
Fig. 37 Rocker Arm Assembly Identification
1 - NUT
2 - ADJUSTING SCREW
3 - ROCKER SHAFT
4 - RETAINER
5 - SOCKET
Fig. 38 Push Rod Removal/Installation
Fig. 39 Measuring Rocker Arm Bore
ROCKER ARM BORE (MAX.)
22.027 mm (.867 in.)
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(15) Remove the two charge air cooler mounting
bolts.
(16) Remove charge air cooler (and A/C condenser
if equipped) from vehicle.
(17) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(18) Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
(19) Remove the fan support/hub assembly.
(20) Remove crankshaft damper and speed indica-
tor ring (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VI-
BRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL).
(21) Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and
gently pry the cover away from the housing, taking
care not to mar the sealing surfaces. Remove dust
seal with cover.
(22) Using Special Tool 7471±B Crankshaft Bar-
ring Tool, rotate the crankshaft to align the timing
marks on the crankshaft and the camshaft gears.
(23) Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(24) Remove the rocker arms, cross heads, and
push rods (Fig. 55). Mark each component so they
can be installed in their original positions.
NOTE: The #5 cylinder intake and the #6 cylinder
intake and exhaust pushrods are removed by lifting
them up and through the provided cowl panel
access holes. Remove the rubber plugs to expose
these relief holes.
(25) Raise the tappets as follows, using the wooden
dowel rods (Fig. 57)provided with the Miller Tool Kit
8502.
(a) Insert the slotted end of the dowel rod into
the tappet.The dowel rods for the rear two
cylinders will have to be cut for cowl panel
clearance.Press firmly to ensure that it is seated
in the tappet.(b) Raise the dowel rod to bring the tappet to
the top of its travel, and wrap a rubber band
around the dowel rods (Fig. 57) to prevent the tap-
pets from dropping into the crankcase.
(c) Repeat this procedure for the remaining cyl-
inders.
(26) Verify that the camshaft timing marks are
aligned with the crankshaft mark (Fig. 56).
(27) Remove the bolts from the thrust plate.
(28) Remove engine mount through bolts.
(29) Install engine support fixture special tool #
8534,and steel bracket/wing nut special tool #
8534A.
(30) Raise engine enough to allow camshaft
removal.
(31) Remove the camshaft, gear and thrust plate.
Fig. 55 Push Rod Removal/Installation
Fig. 56 Timing Mark Alignment
Fig. 57 Use Wooden Dowel Rods to Secure Tappets
in Place - Typical
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CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK) (Continued)