1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Valve body

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
DESCRIPTION - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH.
THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE A

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Position the catalytic converter onto the
exhaust pipe flange connection. Tighten the nuts to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter
until the alignmen

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual MUFFLER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the muffler hangers (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove cla

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual MUFFLER - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the muffler to tail pipe and extension
pipe clamps (Fig. 10).
(4) Disconnect the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tailpipe into the muffler.
(2) Install the tailpipe hanger rods into the isola-
tors (Fig. 11)
(3) Install the exhaust clamp, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the cla

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (d) Insert special fuel line removal tool (Snap-On
number FIH 9055-1 or equivalent) into fuel line
(Fig. 14). Use tool to release locking fingers in end
of line.
(e) With special tool still inserted,

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (15) Install air duct to air box.
(16) Connect battery cable to battery.
(17) Start engine and check for leaks.
5.7L V-8
(1) If fuel injectors are to be installed, refer to Fuel
Injector Removal/Insta

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated
with anti-seize compound to aid in removal.DO
NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to
threads of a new oxygen sensor.
(1) Install O2