Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1400

BR/BE
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect both battery negative cables.
(2) Loosen the five (5) cylinder head cover bolts
(Fig. 34). Remove the front three bolts and leave the
rear two bolts in the cover.
(3) Lift cover off of cylinder head.
Fig. 34 Cylinder Head Cover and Gasket
1 - BOLT (5)
2 - GASKET
3 - "TOP FRONT"
4 - ISOLATOR (5)
CLEANING
Using a suitable solvent, Clean and dry gasket
mating surfaces on cylinder head and cover. Wipe
gasket dry and inspect for re-use.
INSPECTION
The cylinder head cover gasket and isolators
are reusable.However, should cracks be present in
the rubber/silicone construction, the defective compo-
nents should be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket as shown in (Fig. 34). Make
sure the gasket is properly located around the cylin-
der head bolts, with the words "top front" facing up
and towards front of engine.
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
(2) Place two bolts and isolators into the rear two
mounting holes and install the cover.
(3) Install the remaining bolts and isolators. Start-
ing with the center bolt, torque in a circular pattern
to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Connect both battery negative cables.
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
The valves are made of heat resistant steel, and
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. The
intake and exhaust valves are both similar in head
diameter and overall length, but they have unique
face angles which makes them non-interchangeable.
The valves are distinguished by unique dimples on
the exhaust valve head (Fig. 35).
The exhaust valve springs are made from high
strength, chrome silicon steel. The exhaust valve
springs are also exhaust brake compatible.
Fig. 35 Valve Identification
1 - INTAKE VALVES
2 - EXHAUST VALVES
STANDARD PROCEDURE-VALVES,GUIDES AND
SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(2) Support cylinder head on stands, or install
head bolts upside down (through combustion surface
side) to protect injector tips from damage from work
bench.
(3) Remove the injector clamp (Fig. 36) from the
cylinder(s) to be serviced. Do not remove the bolt
shown in (Fig. 36).
9 - 253