2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONÐCAMSHAFT BEARINGS
(1) Install new camshaft bearings using recom-
mended Tool 8544 Camshaft Bushing Remover
Installer, by sliding the new camshaft bearing shell
over proper a

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING ROD
BEARING FITTING
Fit all rods on a bank until completed. DO NOT
alternate from one bank to another, because connect-
ing rods and pistons are

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (8) Remove the upper main bearings from the
block.
INSTALLATION
When a crankshaft is replaced, all main and con-
necting rod bearings should be replaced with new
bearings. Therefore, selective fitting

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (1) Start bearing in place, and insert Crankshaft
Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3059 into oil
hole of crankshaft (Fig. 31).
(2) Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise slid-
ing the bearing

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATIONÐFRONT OIL SEAL - FRONT
COVER REMOVED
(1) Position the crankshaft front oil seal onto seal
installer special tool 6806.
(2) Use tool 6761 to support timing chain cover
when installing oil

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (2) Use extream care and clean all gasket resdue
from the retainer.
(3) Apply a small amount of MopartSilicone Rub-
ber Adhesive Sealant to the retainer gasket. Position
the gasket onto the retainer.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (5) Swing the weighted arm onto the push rod and
pump the tappet plunger up and down to remove air.
When the air bubbles cease, swing the weighted arm
away and allow the plunger to rise to the normal

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual 37). Install the yoke retaining spider bolts and
tighten to 22 N´m (16 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the push rods in their original location.
(5) Install the rocker arms (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLIND