2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
4. Excessive connecting rod
bearing clearanceMeasure bearings for correct
clearance with plasti-gage. Repair
as necessary
5. Connecting rod journal out of
round5.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
OR SPARK PLUGS OIL FOULED1. CCV System malfunction 1. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE
EMISSIONS - DESCRIPTION) for
correct o

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL PUMPING AT RINGS; SPARK
PLUGS FOULING1. Worn or damaged rings. 1. Hone cylinder bores and replace
rings.
2. Carbon in oil ring slots. 2. Replace rings.
3. Inco

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
AIR ESCAPES THROUGH
THROTTLE BODYIntake valve bent, burnt, or not
seated properlyInspect valve and valve seat.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-PLACE
GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure
ob

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (1) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the bat-
tery.
(3) Inspect air cleaner, induct

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi-
tion in the engine compartment. Position the thru-
bolt into the support cushion brackets.
(2) Install an engine support fixture.
(3) Rai

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
(2.0745 ± 2.0755 in.)
No. 3 52.30 ± 52.32 mm
(2.059 ± 2.060 in.)
No. 4 51.89 ± 51.92 mm
(2.043 ± 2.044 in.)
No. 5 51.49 ± 51.51 mm
(2.027 ± 2.028 in.)
No. 6 48.69 ± 4