1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Throttle

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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 ²Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs
using three 7/16 ± 14 N/C locknuts.
²Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is
in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to min-
imiz

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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 INSTALLATION
(1) Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and
install one oil pump retaining bolts.
(2) Position the primary timing chain tensioner
and install three retaining bolts.
(3) Tighten the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (16) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from intake manifold (Fig. 108).
(17) Remove coolant temperature sensor (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE SENSO - REMOVAL).
(18) R

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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 (6) Remove the viscous fan/drive (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the upper crossmember and top