1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for proper
bearing selections.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not
to damage bearing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with
clean engine oil prior to installation.
(7) Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making
sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location,
Torque

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT MAIN
BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MAIN BEARING FITTING
SELECT FIT IDENTIFICATION
The main bearings are ªselect fitº to achieve proper
oil clearances. For main bearing selection, the crank-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION
(1) Service main bearings are available in four
grades. The chart below identifies the four service
grades available.
Crankshaft
MarkingJOURNAL SIZE
SIZE mm (in.)
9R9

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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 (3) Using Special Tools 8349 Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal Installer and C-4171 Driver Handle (Fig. 42),
with a hammer, tap the seal into place. Continue to
tap on the driver handle until the seal installe

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring.
Check the bearings for normal wear patterns, scor-
ing, grooving, fatigue and pitting (Fig. 45). Repl