2001 DODGE RAM torque

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual installed until the camshaft and crankshaft
sprockets and timing chain have been installed.
(4) Install timing chain tensioner. Torque bolts to
24 N´m (210 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Compress tensioner sh

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (8) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam-
shaft sprocket.
(9) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (5) Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil
seals.
(6) Remove and discard the front crankshaft oil
seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine
oil.
(2) Install the new up

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
Only one main bearing should be selectively fitted
while all other main bearing caps are properly tight-
ened. All bearing capbolts removed during service
procedures are to be cleaned and

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after
sealant application.
(8) To align the bearing cap, use cap slot, align-
ment dowel, and cap bolts. DO NOT remove excess
material after assembly. DO

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual LOWER SEAL
(1) Clean the rear main cap mating surfaces
including the oil pan gasket groove.
(2) Carefully install a new upper seal. Refer to
UPPER SEALÐCRANKSHAFT INSTALLED.
(3)
Lightly oil the new l

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual 20-110 seconds to leak-down. Discard tappets with
leak-down time interval not within this specification.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air in-let
hose.
(2) Remove cylinder head cover

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual the connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore and at
BDC.Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(7) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
CLEANING
Clean the piston and connect