Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1131

BR 8.0L ENGINE 9 - 141
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION fContinued)
(8) Pull tappet out of bore with a twisting motion.
If all tappets are to be removed, identify tappets to
ensure installation in original location.
(9) i f the tappet or bore in cylinder block is scored,
scuffed, or shows signs of sticking, ream the bore to
next oversize. Replace with oversize tappet.
(10) Check camshaft lobes for abnormal wear.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate tappets.
(2) Install tappets in their original positions.
Ensure that the o i l bleed hole ( i f so equipped)
faces forward.
(3) install tappet aligning yokes. Position the yoke
retainer spider over the tappet aligning yokes (Fig.
27) Install the yoke retaining spider bolts and
tighten to 22 N-m (16 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the push rods In their original location.
(5) Position the rocker arm assembly on the pedes­
tal and align to the push rods. Install the bolts and
tighten to 28 N-m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install lower and upper intake manifold.
(7) 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 w i t h the number up. F o r the r i g h t side
the number tab is at the rear of engine with the
number up.
(8) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas­
ket. Install the stud bolts and hex head bolts in the
proper positions (Fig. 27). Tighten the stud bolts and
the bolts to 16 N-m (144 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the air cleaner.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism,
engine must not be r u n above fast idle until all
hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have
become quiet.
(10) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(11) Road test vehicle and check for leaks.
fiBFtATION i A i P E i
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
(2) Remove fan shroud retainer bolts and set
shroud back over engine.
(3) Remove the cooling system fan.
(4) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(5) Remove crankshaft pulley/damper bolt and
washer from end of crankshaft (Fig. 28).
(6) Using a 3-prong puller tool, pull pulley—
damper off of the crankshaft.
(7) Inspect crankshaft oil seal (Fig. 29).
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Fig. 28 Crankshaft Pulley—Damper
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the crankshaft pulley/damper onto the
crankshaft.
(2) Use tool C-3688 to press the pulley/damper
onto the crankshaft. Install crankshaft bolt and
washer and tighten to 183 N-m (135 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 29).
(3) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(4) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
THING CHAIN COWEi
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(3) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(4) Remove fan shroud.
(5) Remove fan.
(6) Unbolt A/C compressor and set on top of
engine.
(7) Remove generator, air pump, and bracket
assembly.
(8) Remove water pump (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(9) Using a 3-prong puller to remove pulley/
damper from the crankshaft. (Fig. 30)