Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1375

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TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
(2) Turn crankshaft to line up the timing mark
with the crankshaft and camshaft centerline.
(3) Put chain on camshaft sprocket.
(4) Align timing marks and install chain and cam-
shaft sprocket onto crankshaft sprocket. Check to see
that timing marks are on the centerline of the crank-
shaft and camshaft centerline (Fig. 82).
(5) Install the camshaft bolt. Tighten the bolt to 61
N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Check camshaft end play. The end play should
be 0.051-0.152 mm (0.002-0.006 inch) with a new
thrust plate and up to 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) with a
used thrust plate. If not within these limits install a
new thrust plate.
(7) Install timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 82 Alignment of Timing Marks
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
2 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
3 - TIMING MARKS
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