1998 DODGE RAM 1500 air

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely ch

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may b

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (19) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(20) Disconnect tube from both the left and right
side crankcase breathers (Fig. 2). Remove breathers
(21) Discharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEAT-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
4X4 vehicles102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(2)4X4 vehicle

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
Filter Element Only
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 7) and disconnect air duct
at air cleaner cover.
(2) Pry ove

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Using Special Tool 6958 spanner wrench with
adapter pins 8346 (Fig. 38), torque the camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt to 122 N´m (90 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the camshaft position sensor (Fig. 33)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (7) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no
cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
CLEANING
Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
Clean head rail,