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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE - 5.7L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE - 5.7L
DESCRIPTION........................178
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION..........178
DIAGNOSIS AND

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE - 5.7L
DESCRIPTION
The 5.7L engine (Fig. 1)(345 CID) eight-cylinder
engine is a 90É V-Type lightweight, deep skirt cast
iron block, aluminum heads, single cam, overhead
valve engine with hydra

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely ch

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR DAMAGED
OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially,

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (20) Remove the structural dust cover and trans-
mission inspection cover,(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - REMOVAL).
(21) Remove drive plate to converter bolts (Auto-
matic trans

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type 90É V-8 OHV
Bore and Stroke 99.5 x 90.9 mm
(3.91 x 3.58 in.)
Displacement 5.7L (345 c.i.)
Compression Ratio 9.6

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
CYLINDER BLOCK
Cylinder Bore
Diameter 99.50 ± mm
(3.917 ± in.)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.00762 ± mm
.0003 ( in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.0127 ± mm
0005 ( in.)
Lifter Bore
Diameter 21.

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual TORQUE
TORQUE CHART 5.7L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Block Pipe Plugs
(1/4 NPT)20 Ð 177
(3/8 NPT) 27 Ð 240
Camshaft SprocketÐBolt 122 90 Ð
Camshaft Tensioner
PlateÐBolts28 Ð 250
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