Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1235

9 - 12 ENGINE - 3.7L
ENGINE - 3.7L (Continued)
(17) Connect the engine to body ground straps at
the left side of the cowl.
(18) Install the intake manifold.
(19) Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
(20) Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
(21) Install the breather hoses.
(22) Install the PCV hose.
(23) Install the fuel rail.
(24) Install the coil over plugs.
(25) Connect the engine wiring harness at the fol-
lowing points:
• Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
• Fuel Injectors
• Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
• Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
• Engine Oil Pressure Switch
• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
• Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
• Coil Over Plugs
• Crankshaft Position Sensor
(26) Reinstall the radiator/cooling module assem-
bly.
(27) Connect lower radiator hose.
(28) Connect upper radiator hose.
(29) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(30) Install the heater hose assembly.
(31) Install coolant recovery bottle.
(32) Install the power steering pump.
(33) Install the generator.
(34) Install the A/C compressor.
(35) Install the drive belt.
(36) Install the fan shroud with the viscous fan
assembly.
(37) Install the radiator core support bracket.
(38) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(39) Refill the engine cooling system.
(40) Recharge the air conditioning.
(41) Install the hood.
(42) Check and fill engine oil.
(43) Connect the battery negative cable.
(44) Start the engine and check for leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L ENGINE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Type
Number of
Cylinders
Firing Order
Lead Cylinder
Compression
Ratio
Max. Variation
Between
Cylinders
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Horsepower
Torque
Compression
1172-1551 kPa
Pressure
CYLINDER BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
Bore Diameter 93.0 ± .0075
Out of Round 0.076 mm
(MAX)
Taper (MAX) 0.051 mm
SPECIFICATION
90° SOHC V6 12 Valve
4
1-6-5-4-3-2
No. 1 Left Bank
9.1:1
25%
Metric Standard
3.7 Liters 226 Cubic
Inches
93.0 mm 3.66 in.
90.8 mm 3.40 in.
210@5200 RPM
225ft. lbs.@4200 PRM
170-225 psi
SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
3.6619 ± 0.0003
mm in.
0.003 in.
0.002 in.
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