1998 DODGE RAM 1500 engine oil

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION/LEAKAGE TESTS
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual material to cure. This material is available in three
ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one
year this material will not properly cure. Always
inspect the package for the expiration d

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Drain engine oil. Remove and discard the oil
filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FIL-
TER - REMOVAL).
(11) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 50
N´m (37 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) I

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (51) Remove two cylinder head bolts according to
the diagram below and install Tool # 9009. Torque
bolts to 105N´m (77ft. lbs.) (Fig. 3).
(52) Loosen but do not remove engine mount
through bolts and

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Replace injector o-ring and sealing washer on
injectors #5 and #6. Install injectors and torque using
the following steps:
²Step 1ÐInstall injector hold-down capscrews
and torque to 5 N´m (44 i

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 5.9L DIESEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Engine Type In-Line 6 Cyl. Turbo
Diesel
Displacement 5.9 Liters
359 ( Cubic Inches)
Bore 102.0 mm (4.02 in.)
S

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONNECTING RODS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Pin Bore
Diameter (Min.
w/ bushing
installed)40.019 mm 1.5764 in.
Pin Bore
Diameter (Max.
w/ bushing
installed)40.042 mm 1.5765 in.
Side Clear

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
Universal Driver Handle - C4171
Crankshaft Barring Tool - 7471 - B
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer - 8281
Valve Spring Compressor - 8319A
Test Plug - 8442
Adapter