Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 972

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S.OL ENGINE I -131
SPECIAL
TOOL
MD990799
SPECIAL
TOOL
C-3718
J9409-140
Fig. 18 Crankshaft Sprocket installation
(8) Install the camshaft bolt. Tighten bolt to 75
N-m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the timing chain cover.
(10) Install the crankshaft pulley/damper use tool
C-8688.
(11) Prime oil pump by squirt oil in the oil filter
mounting hole and filling the J-trap of the front tim­
ing cover. When oil is running out, install oil filter
that has been filled with oil.
(12) Each tappet reused must be installed in the
same position from which it was removed. When
camshaft is replaced, all of the tappets must be
replaced.
(13) Install tappets and push rods in their original
location.
(14) Install the rocker arms.
(15) 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 en­
gine 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.
(16) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas­
ket. Install the stud bolts and hex head bolts in the
proper positions (Fig. 1). Tighten the stud bolts and
the bolts to 16 N-m (144 in. lbs.) torque.
(17) Install the intake manifolds, (refer to Group
11 Intake and Exhaust Systems).
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Drain engine oil.
(4) Remove left engine to transmission strut.
(5) Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket. The en­
gine may have to be raised slightly on 2WD vehicles.
(6) Remove the oil pick-up tube assembly (Fig. 1).
Discard the gasket.
PICK-UP
TUBE
SEALANT AT
SPLIT-LINE
SEALANT
AT SPLIT-
LINES
J9409-76
Fig. 1 Oil Pick-Up Tube
CLEANING
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
If present, trim excess sealant from inside the en­
gine.
Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
Clean oil screen and pipe thoroughly in clean sol­
vent. Inspect condition of screen.
INSPECTION
Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or
damaged threads. Repair as necessary.
Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distor­
tion. Straighten flange, if necessary.
' INSTALLATION
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier in­
stallation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 2).
(2) Install the dowels in the cylinder block at the
four corners.
(3) Apply small amount of Mopar® Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent at the split lines.
The split lines are between the cylinder block, the
timing chain cover and the rear crankshaft seal as­
sembly (Fig. 1). After the sealant is applied you
have 3 minutes to install the gasket and oil pan.