1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 105 Lubrication System Circulation
1 - TO FILTER
2 - FROM FILTER
3 - TO MAIN OIL RIFLE
4 - CLOSED
5 - OPEN
6 - TO COOLER7 - FROM PUMP
8 - CLOSED
9 - OPEN
10 - OIL DRAINS BACK TO THE PUMP
11 - OIL

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 106 Lubrication System CirculationÐContd
DRENGINE 5.9L DIESEL 9 - 291
LUBRICATION (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine

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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 OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Remove the threaded plug, spring and plunger
(Fig. 108). Insert a finger or a seal pick to lift the
plunger from the b

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Remove the four mounting bolts and pull the
oil pump from the bore in the cylinder block (Fig.
110).
CLEANING
Clean all parts in solvent and dry with compressed
air. Clean the old sealer residue f

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Measure the clearance of the gerotor planetary
to the body bore (Fig. 114). Maximum clearance is
0.381 mm (0.015 inch). If the oil pump is out of lim-
its, replace the pump.
(9) Measure the gears

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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