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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE LASH
ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION
NOTE: To obtain accurate readings, valve lash mea-
surements AND adjustments should only be per-
formed when the engine coolant temperature

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual mark in the 12 oclock position.At this engine posi-
tion, cylinders #1 and #6 can be serviced.
(8) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(9) Wi

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN
BLOCK)
REMOVAL
REMOVALÐCAMSHAFT BEARINGS
NOTE: Measure the diameter of each bore. If the
camshaft bore for the first or rear cam bushing is
worn beyond the limit, install a ne

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (11) Connect battery negative cables.
(12) Check engine oil level and adjust, if necessary.
(13) Start engine and check for oil leaks.
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
RETAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the batt

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new front crankshaft oil seal.
(2) Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a
crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot
into the seal.
(3) Apply a bead of Mo

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE 8.0L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE 8.0L
DESCRIPTION........................353
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..........353
DIAGNOSIS AND TEST

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE 8.0L
DESCRIPTION
The 8.0 Liter (488 CID) ten-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve
engine with hydraulic roller tappets. This engine is
designed for unleaded fuel.