1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Fuel filter

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
2. Engine running too cold. 2. Refer to Coolant Temperature Below
Normal (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
3. Oil viscosity too thick. 3. Make sure t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐSMOKE DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
The following charts include possible causes and cor-
rections forexcess or abnormalexhaust smoke. Smallamounts of exhaust smoke (at certain times) are to

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Air in fuel supply: Possible leak in fuel supply side (between
transfer pump and fuel tank module).(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL
TRANSFE

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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 (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 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 Filter Removal
(1) The housing cover is equipped with spring clips
(Fig. 6) and is hinged with plastic tabs. Unlatch clips
from top of air cleaner housing and tilt housing cover
up for cover removal.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (24) Remove the engine wire harness attaching
bolt and wire harness push-in fastener from air inlet
housing.
(25) Remove the air inlet housing and intake grid
heater from the intake manifold cover.
(2