1998 DODGE RAM 1500 drain bolt

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Install No. 2 intermediate piston ring using a
piston ring installer (Fig. 16).
(11) Install No. 1 upper piston ring using a piston
ring installer (Fig. 16).
(12) Position piston ring end gaps as

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Install engine support fixture special tool #
8534.Do not raise engine at this time.
(3) Loosen both left and right side engine mount
thr

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness
with a straight edge. Gasket surfaces must be flat
within 0.2 mm per 300 mm (0.008 inch per foot).
INSTALLATION

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TIMING/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Drain cooling system.
(3) Remove Timing Chain Cover.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam
sprocket must be cl

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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 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