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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 5.7L
GRADE SIZE mm
(in.)FOR USE WITH
MARKING JOURNAL SIZE
A0.008 mm
U/S64.988±64.995 mm
(0.0004 in.)
U/S(2.5585± 2.5588in.)
BNOMINAL 64.996±65.004 mm
(2.5588±2.5592

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (8) Install the oil ring expander.
(9) Install upper side rail (Fig. 15) by placing one
end between the piston ring groove and the expander
ring. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to
be insta

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual bearing is placed onto the threaded rod (The hard-
ened bearing surface of the bearingMUSTface the
nut). Then the hardened washer slides onto the
threaded rod (Fig. 18). Once assembled coat the
thread

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual the outside in a crisscross pattern. Torque fasteners
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect electrical connectors for the following
components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (14) Remove crankshaft damper(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power
steering pump.
(15) Remove power steering pump and set aside.
(

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) If tensioner assembly is being replaced, install
tensioner and mounting bolts. Torque bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.).
(2) Retract tensioner if required.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and

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DODGE RAM 2003  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 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Recover refrigerant from a/c system, if
equipped (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Remove the a/c condenser, if equipped (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR