2002 DODGE RAM engine oil

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) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(4) Install Transmission.
(5) Install the starter and connect the starter
wires (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/
STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
(7) Install the transmission cooler line brackets
from oil pan.
(8) Tighten the Front mount thru-bolts and nuts to
102N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the drain plug and tighten to 34 N´m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Prime oil pump by squirting oil in the oil fil-
ter mounting hole and filling the J-trap of the front
timing cover. When oil is running out, install oil filter
that has been filled with oil.
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Remove engine lifting fixture.
(13) On Manual Transmission vehicles, install the
shift lever.
(14) Connect the fuel lines (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(15) Connect the heater hoses.
(16) Install the upper intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install the coil assemblies with the ignition
cables.
(18) Using a new gasket, install throttle body
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
THROTTLE BODY - INSTALLATION).
(19) Connect the throttle linkage.
(20) Install the air cleaner box.
(21) Install the generator and wire connections
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERA-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the upper crossmember.
(23) Install radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
(24) Connect the lower radiator hose.
(25) Install the transmission oil cooler (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS COOLER -
INSTALLATION).
(26) Connect the transmission cooler lines.
(27) Connect the power steering hoses, if equipped.
(28) Install the fan shroud.
(29) Install the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(30) Connect the top radiator hose.(31) Install the washer fluid reservoir bottle (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(32) If equipped, install the condenser (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).
(33) Install the A/C compressor with the lines
attached (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR -
INSTALLATION).
(34) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(35) Evacuate (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE) and charge the air conditioning system, if
equipped (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(36) Add coolant to the cooling system (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(37) Install the battery.
(38) Warm engine and adjust as required.
(39) Road test vehicle.
SPECIFICATIONS
8.OL ENGINE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
CAMSHAFT
Bearing Diameter
No. 1 53.16 ± 53.19 mm
(2.093 ± 2.094 in.)
No. 2 52.76 ± 52.78 mm
(2.077 ± 2.078 in.)
No. 3 52.35 ± 52.37 mm
No. 4 51.94 ± 51.97 mm
(2.045 ± 2.046 in.)
No. 5 51.54 ± 51.56 mm
(2.029 ± 2.030 in.)
No. 6 48.74 ± 48.77 mm
(1.919 ± 1.920 in.)
Bearing Journal Diameter
No. 1 53.11 ± 53.14 mm
(2.091 ± 2.092 in.)
No. 2 52.69 ± 52.72 mm
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ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Guide Bore 9.500 ± 9.525 mm
(0.374 ± 0.375 on.)
Stem to Guide Clearance 0.025 ± 0.076 mm
(0.001 ± 0..003 in.)
Service Limit 0.4318 (0.017 in.)
Valve Spring Free Length 49.962 mm (1.967 in.)
Spring Tension
Valve Closed 378 N @ 41.66 mm
(85 lbs. @ 1.64 in.)
Valve Open 890 N @ 30.89 mm
(200 lbs. @ 1.212 in.)
Number of Coils 6.8
Installed Height 41.66 mm (1.64 in.)
Wire Diameter 4.50 mm (0.177 in.)
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS
Body Diameter 22.949 ± 22.962 mm
(0.9035 ± 0.9040 in.)
Clearance (to bore) 0.0203 ± 0.0610 mm
(0.0008 ± 0.0024 in.)
Dry Lash 1.524 ± 5.334 mm
(0.060 ± 0.210 in.)
Push Rod Length 195.52 ± 196.02 mm
(7.698 ± 7.717 in.)
OIL PRESSURE
Curb Idle (Min.*) 83 kPa (12 psi)
@ 3000 rpm 345 ± 414 kPa (50 ± 60
psi)
* If oil pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT RUN
ENGINE.
OIL PUMP
Clearance over Rotors
(Max.)0.1906 mm (0.0075 in.)
Cover Out of Flat (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Inner Rotor Thickness
(Min.)14.925 ± 14.950 mm
(0.5876 ± 0.5886 in.)DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Outer Rotor
Clearance (Max.) 0.1626 mm (0.006 in.)
Diameter (Min.) 82.461 mm (3.246 in.)
Thickness (Min.) 14.925 mm (0.5876 in.)
Tip Clearance between
Rotors
(Max.) 0.584 mm (0.0230 in.)
PISTONS
Clearance at Top of Skirt 0.013 ± 0.038 mm
(0.0005 ± 0.0015 in.)
Piston Length 82.5 mm (3.25 in.)
Piston Ring Groove
Depth
#1&2 91.30 ± 91.55 mm
(3.594 ± 3.604 in.)
#3 92.90 ± 93.15 mm
(3.657 ± 3.667 in.)
Weight 463 ± 473 grams (16.33
± 16.68 oz.)
Piston to Bore Clearance 0.013 ± 0.038 mm
(0.0005 ± 0.0015 in.)
Service Limit 0.0762 mm (0.003 in.)
PISTON PINS
Clearance in Piston 0.010 ± 0.020 mm
(0.0004 ± 0.0008 in.)
Diameter 24.996 ± 25.001 mm
(0.9841 ± 0.9843 in.)
End Play NONE
Length 67.8 ± 68.3 mm
(2.67 ± 2.69 in.)
PISTON RINGS
Ring Gap
Compression Rings 0.254 ± 0.508 mm
(0.010 ± 0.020 in.)
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.381 ± 1.397 mm
(0.015 ± 0.055 in.)
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ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Ring Side Clearance
Compression Rings 0.074 ± 0.097 mm
(0.0029 ± 0.0038 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 2.591 ± 2.743 mm
(0.102 ± 0.108 in.)
VALVE TIMING
Exhaust Valve
Closes (ATDC) 25É
Opens (BBDC) 60É
Duration 265É
Intake Valve
Closes (ATDC) 61É
Opens (BBDC) 6É
Duration 246É
Valve Overlap 31É
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL MARKING
LOCATION
MEASURE-
MENTITEM IDENTI-
FICATIONLOCATION
OF
IDENTI-
FICATION
0.0254 mm
(0.001 in.)
U/SCrankshaft
JournalsRorM
M-2-3 ect.
(indicating
No. 2 and
3 main
bearing
journal)
and/or
R-1-4 ect.
(indicating
No. 1 and
4
connecting
rod
journal)Milled flat
on No. 8
crankshaft
counter-
weight.
0.508 mm
(0.020 in.)
O/SCylinder
BoresA Following
engine
serial
number.
MEASURE-
MENTITEM IDENTI-
FICATIONLOCATION
OF
IDENTI-
FICATION
0.2032 mm
(0.008 in.)
O/SHydraulic
TappetsLDiamond-
shaped
stamp top
pad - front
of engine
and flat
ground on
outside
surface of
each O/S
tappet
bore.
0.127 mm
(0.005 in.)Valve
StemsX Milled pad
adjacent to
two tapped
holes 3/89
on each
end of
cylinder
head.
TORQUE
TORQUE CHART 8.0L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Camshaft SprocketÐBolt 75 55 Ð
Camshaft Thrust PlateÐ
Bolts22 16 Ð
Coil Pack BracketÐBolts 21 Ð 190
Connecting Rod CapÐBolts 61 45 Ð
Main BearingÐBolts
Step 1 27 20 Ð
Step 2 115 85 Ð
Crankshaft Pulley/DamperÐ
Bolt312 230 Ð
Crankshaft Rear Seal
RetainerÐ22 16 Ð
Bolts
Cylinder HeadÐBolts
Step 1 58 43 Ð
Step 2 143 105 Ð
Cylinder Head CoverÐBolts 16 Ð 144
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ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Drive Plate to CrankshaftÐ
Bolts75 55 Ð
Drive Plate to Torque
ConverterÐ47 35 Ð
Bolts
EGR TubeÐNut 34 25 Ð
EGR ValveÐBolts 20 Ð 174
Engine Support Bracket/
InsulatorÐ68 50 Ð
Through Bolt
Engine Support Bracket/
Insulator to47 35 Ð
BlockÐBolts
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder
HeadÐ22 16 Ð
Bolt
Generator MountingÐBolt 41 30 Ð
Generator to Intake Manifold
Bracket41 30 Ð
ÐBolts
Heat ShieldÐNuts 20 Ð 175
Hydraulic Tappet Yoke
Retaining22 16 Ð
SpiderÐBolts
Intake Manifold (Lower)Ð
Bolts54 40 Ð
Intake Manifold (Upper)Ð
Bolts22 16 Ð
Oil Filter 9 Ð 80 +
45É
Oil Filter Connector 46 34 Ð
Oil Pan
Ð1/4 - 20 Bolts 11 Ð 96
Ð5/16 - 18 Bolts 16 Ð 144
ÐStud Bolts 16 Ð 144
ÐDrain Plug 34 25 Ð
Oil Pan Pick Up TubeÐBolts 16 Ð 144
Oil Pump AttachingÐBolts 41 30 Ð
Oil Pump CoverÐBolts 14 Ð 125
Oil Pump Pressure
ReliefÐPlug20 15 Ð
Rocker ArmÐBolts 28 21 Ð
Spark Plugs 41 30 Ð
Starter MountingÐBolts 68 50 ÐDESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Timing Chain CoverÐBolts 47 35 Ð
Thermostat HousingÐBolts 25 Ð 220
Throttle BodyÐNuts 11 Ð 96
Transfer Case to Insulator
Mounting204 150 Ð
PlateÐNuts
Transmission Support
BracketÐ102 75 Ð
Bolts
Transmission Support
CushionÐ47 35 Ð
Bolts
Transmission Support
Cushion47 35 Ð
StudÐNuts
Water Pump to Chain Case
CoverÐ41 30 Ð
Bolts
SPECIAL TOOLS
8.0L ENGINE
Valve Compressor Adapting Stud Tool 6715
Valve Spring Compressor Adapter Tool 6716A
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ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

Front Oil Seal Installer Tool 6806
Front Oil Seal Installer Tool 6761
Camshaft Bearing Installer Tool C3132A
Compression Ring Installer Tool C4184
Piston Ring Compressor Tool C385
Seal Installer Tool 6687
Crankshaft Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool
C3059
Puller 1026
Crankshaft Damper Removal Insert 8513
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Bloc±Chek±Kit C-3685±A
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ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL - 8.0L
For air cleaner element required maintenance
schedules (listed in time or mileage intervals), refer
to 0, Lubrication and Maintenance.
A small amount of engine oil wetting the inside of
the air cleaner housing is normal. When servicing,
wipe out oil from air cleaner housing.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 4) and remove air inlet tube
(Fig. 5) at front of air cleaner housing cover.
(2) The air cleaner housing and air cleaner ele-
ment cover are equipped with spring clips to seal
cover to housing (Fig. 5). Unlatch clips from air
cleaner cover and remove cover from air cleaner
housing.
(3) Remove air cleaner element from air cleaner
cover.
(4) Before installing a new air cleaner element,
clean inside of air cleaner housing.
(5) If housing removal is necessary, disconnect
crankcase vent hose and remove 4 housing-to-throttle
body nuts.
INSTALLATION - 8.0L
For air cleaner element required maintenance
schedules (listed in time or mileage intervals), refer
to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance.
(1) After installing housing, tighten 4 nuts to 11
N´m (96 in. lbs.) torque and connect crankcase vent
hose.
(2) Position air cleaner element (filter) into air
cleaner cover. Latch spring clips to seal cover to
housing.(3) Install air inlet tube at air cleaner housing
inlet.
(4) Install and tighten clamp at air inlet tube (Fig.
6).
Fig. 4 Clamp RemovalÐ8.0L Engine
1 - CLAMP
2 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
3 - REMOVAL
Fig. 5 Air Cleaner HousingÐ8.0L V-10 Engine
1 - HOUSING
2 - HOUSING COVER
3 - AIR INLET TUBE
4 - CLAMP
5 - SPRING CLIPS
Fig. 6 Clamp InstallationÐ8.0L Engine
1 - CLAMP
2 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
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ERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Disconnect the
fuel line (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIV-
ERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(10) Remove coil pack and bracket (Fig. 9).
(11) Disconnect the coil wires.(12) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(13) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(14) Remove upper intake manifold and throttle
body as an assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANI-
FOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
(15) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove the EGR tube. Discard the gasket, for
right side only.
(17) Remove lower intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL). Discard the flange side gaskets and the
front and rear cross-over gaskets.
(18) Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust mani-
fold.
(19) Remove exhaust manifolds and gaskets (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- REMOVAL).
(20) Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER
ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY - REMOVAL). Identify to
ensure installation in original locations.
(21) Remove the head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylin-
der head gasket.
(22) Remove spark plugs.
CLEANING
Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder
heads. Be sure material does not fall into the lifters
and surrounding valley.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces
using a suitable solvent.
Clean the exhaust manifold to cylinder head mat-
ing areas.
INSPECTION
Inspect all surfaces with a straightedge if there is
any reason to suspect leakage. The out-of-flatness
specifications are 0.0007 mm/mm (0.0004 inch/inch),
0.127 mm/152 mm (0.005 inch/6 inches) any direction
or 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) overall across head. If
exceeded, either replace head or lightly machine the
head surface.
The cylinder head surface finish should be
1.78-4.57 microns (15-80 microinches).
Inspect push rods. Replace worn or bent rods.
Inspect rocker arms. Replace if worn or scored.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the new cylinder head gaskets onto
the cylinder block.
(2) Position the cylinder heads onto head gaskets
and cylinder block.
Fig. 8 Spark Plug Wire Heat Shields (Left Side
Shown)
1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
2 - HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 9 Coil Pack and Bracket
1 - COIL PACKS AND BRACKET
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(3) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in two steps
(Fig. 10):
²Step 1ÐTighten all cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, to 58 N´m (43 ft. lbs.) torque.
²Step 2ÐTighten all cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, to 143 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) torque.
²
CAUTION: When tightening the rocker arm bolts,
make sure the piston in that cylinder is NOT at
TDC. Contact between the valves and piston could
occur.
(4) Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in
their original position (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLIN-
DER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Install lower intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the upper intake manifold onto the
lower intake manifold (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANI-
FOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the exhaust manifolds and new gaskets
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/EXHAUST
MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.
Tighten the bolts to 34 n´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Using a new gasket, position the EGR tube to
the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold.
Tighten the EGR tube nut to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque. Tighten the bolts to 20 N´m (174 in. lbs.)
torque.
(10) Install the heat shields and the washers.
Make sure that heat shields tabs hook over the
exhaust gasket.Tighten the nuts to 15 N´m (132 in.
lbs.) torque.
(11) Adjust and Install the spark plugs (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK
PLUG - INSTALLATION).
(12) Install coil packs and bracket. Tighten the
bracket bolts to 21 N´m (190 in. lbs.) torque. Connect
the coil wires.
(13) Connect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(14) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.(15) Connect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(16) Install the fuel line (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(17) Install the generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION)
and drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY
DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(19) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail.For the
left side the number tab is at the front of
engine with the number up. For the right side
the number tab is at the rear of engine with the
number up.
CAUTION: The cylinder head cover fasteners have a
special plating. DO NOT use alternative fasteners.
(20) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(21) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(22) Connect the evaporation control system.
(23) Install the air cleaner.
(24) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(25) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(26) Check for leaks (fuel, oil, antifreeze, etc.).
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION
Die-cast magnesium cylinder head covers (Fig. 11)
reduce noise and provide a good sealing surface. A
steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cylinder
head cover. This gasket can be used again.
REMOVAL
Die-cast magnesium cylinder head covers (Fig. 13)
reduce noise and provide a good sealing surface. A
steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cylinder
head cover (Fig. 12).
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap-
oration control system from cylinder head cover.
Identify each system for installation.
(3) Remove the upper intake manifold to remove
the right side head cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL).
Fig. 10 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)