2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual A maximum of 1.2 micrometer (48 microinch) sur-
face finish must be obtained.
After finish honing is complete, immediately clean
the cylinder bores with a strong solution of laundry
detergent and hot

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual After removing the boring bar, use a honing stone
to chamfer the corner of the repair sleeve(s) - (Fig.
77).
SLEEVE MACHINING DIMENSIONS CHART
ITEM MEASUREMENT
SLEEVE PROTRUSION MIN. - FLUSH WITH
BLOC

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Overall variation end to end or side to side is 0.075
mm (0.003 inch).
If the surface exceeds the limit, .
Inspect the cylinder bores for damage or excessive
wear.
Measure the cylinder bores (Fig. 80)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Remove radiator upper hose.
(7) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly and fan
shroud (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
FAN - REMOVAL).
(8) Disconnect the coolant recovery bottle

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (22) Using Special Tool 7471±B Crankshaft Bar-
ring Tool, rotate the crankshaft to bring the engine to
TDC #1.
(23) Remove the gear cover-to-housing bolts and
gently pry the cover away from the housi

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual clearance.Press firmly to ensure that it is seated
in the tappet.
(b) Raise the dowel rod to bring the tappet to
the top of its travel, and wrap a rubber band
around the dowel rods (Fig. 88) to preven

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Camshaft Bushing/Bores
Camshaft bores No. 2±7do notuse a bushing.
(1) Inspect the camshaft bushing and bores for
signs of excessive wear.
(2) Measure the camshaft bushing and bores (Fig.
93) with a t

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Thrust Plate
Inspect the camshaft thrust plate for excessive
wear in the camshaft contact area. Measure thrust
plate thickness using the CAMSHAFT THRUST
PLATE THICKNESS CHART . Replace any thrust
plat