1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Head bolt

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Remove the wooden dowel rods and rubber
bands from the tappets.
(7) Lubricate the push rods with engine oil and
install in their original location.Verify that they
are seated in the tappets.
(8) L

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
PISTONS
The piston (Fig. 85) is constructed of aluminum
and is gravity cast, free floating design. The piston
incorporates a centrally located high swirl combus-
ti

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Inspect the piston pin for nicks, gouges and exces-
sive wear. Measure the pin diameter (Fig. 89). The
minimum diameter is 39.990 mm (1.5744 inch), max-
imum 40.003 mm (1.5749 inch). If the diameter i

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10)For fractured/split type connecting rods,
the long end of the rod must be installed towards the
intake side of the engine.
(a) The connecting rod split/face must face
toward the same side as the p

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Refer to (Fig. 105) and (Fig. 106) for circuit
illustrations.
A gear driven gerotor type oil pump is mounted
behind the front gear cover in the lower right portion
on the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL COOLER & LINES
CLEANING
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) air pressure to the element
to check for leaks. If the element leaks, replace the
element.
OIL FI

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (13) Install the cooling fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(14) Connect battery negative cables.
(15) Start engine and check for oil leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Di

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Using a new gasket, install the intake manifold
cover.
(2) Install the cover-to-cylinder head bolts that do
not hold down the fuel rail. Tighten the bolts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) tor