2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Fig. 51 Oil Lubrication System
1 - OIL DEFLECTOR TAB
2 - BOLT
3 - ROCKER ARM PIVOT
4 - ROCKER ARM
5 - DRIP OILING FOR VALVE TIP
6 - CYLINDER HEAD BOSS
7 - TO MAIN BEARINGS
8 - TO CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
9 -

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
(1) Remove oil pressure sending unit.
(2) Install Oil Pressure Line and Gauge Tool
C-3292. Start engine and record pressure. (Refer to 9
- ENGINE - SPECIFICA

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (6) Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on
dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE:
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule. This infor-
mation can be found i

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CLEANING
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
Trim or remove excess sealant film in the rear
main cap oil pan gasket groove.DO NOT remove
the sealant inside the rear main cap slots.
If present, tr

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
(2)
Remove the oil pump from rear main bearing cap.
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Remove the relief valve as follows:
(

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Measure thickness and diameter of outer rotor. If
outer rotor thickness measures 20.9 mm (0.825 in.)
or less, or if the diameter is 62.7 mm (2.469 in.) or
less, replace outer rotor (Fig. 60).
If inner

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (3) Install the relief valve and spring. Insert the
cotter pin.
(4) Tap on a new retainer cap.
(5) Prime oil pump before installation by filling
rotor cavity with engine oil.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐINTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKAGE
An intake manifold air leak is characterized by
lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or
more cylinders may not be functioning.
WARNING: USE EXTRE