Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 878

pushed In too far and prevent knocking out the welch
plug in rear of cylinder block. Tool should remain
installed: until t h e camshaft and crankshaft
sprockets a n d timing chain have been installed.
(4) Install camshaft thrust plate and chain oil tab.
Make sure tang enters lower right hole in
thrust plate. Tighten bolts to 24 N-m (210 in. lbs.)
torque. Top edge of tab should be flat against thrust
plate in order to catch oil for chain lubrication.
(5) Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket on the bench with timing marks on exact
imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
(6) Place timing chain around both sprockets.
(7) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam­
shaft sprocket.
(8) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described).
(9) Slide both sprockets evenly over their respec­
tive shafts and use a straightedge to check alignment
of timing marks (Fig. 18).
Fig. 13 Alignment of Timing Marks
(10) Install the camshaft bolt/cup washer. Tighten
bolt to 88 N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Measure camshaft end play. Refer to Specifica­
tions for proper clearance. If not within limits install
a new thrust plate.
(12) Each tappet reused must be installed in the
same position from which it was removed. When
camshaft is replaced, all of t h e tappets must b e
replaced.
DISTRIBUTOR
Refer to Group 3D, Ignition Systems for the proper
procedure.
(1) Insert Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing Puller
Tool C-3052 Into old bushing and thread down until a
tight fit is obtained (Fig. 14).
(2) Hold puller screw and tighten puller nut until
bushing is removed.
Fig, 14 Distributor Driveshaft Bushing Removal
(1) Slide new bushing ever burnishing end of Dis­
tributor Drive Shaft Bushing Driver/Burnisher Tool
C-3053. Insert the tool and bushing Into the bore.
(2) Drive bushing and tool Into position, using a
hammer (Fig. 15),
Fig. 15 Distributor Driveshaft Bushing Installation
(3) As the burnisher Is pulled through the bushing,
the bushing Is expanded tight in the block and bur­
nished to correct size (Fig. 16). DO NOT ream this
bushing.
CAUTION: This procedure MUST be followed when
Installing a new bushing or seizure to shaft may oc­
cur.
Fig. 16 Burnishing Distributor Driveshaft Bushing
DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION
Refer to the Component Removal/Installation sec­
tion of Group 8D, Ignition Systems for the proper
procedure. See Distributor. After the distributor has