Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 937

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(5) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft
(Fig, 8).
(6) Loosen the 4 bolts tightened in step 4 to allow
realignment of front cover assembly.
(7) Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 N-m (30
ft.lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 N-m (215
in. lbs.) torque.
J9309-46
Fig. 8 Installing OII Seal
(8) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool.
(9) Inspect the seal flange on the vibration damper.
(10) Install vibration damper.
(11) Install water pump and housing assembly us­
ing new gaskets (refer to Group 7, Cooling System).
Tighten bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install power steering pump (refer to Group
19, Steering).
(13) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(14) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(15) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(16) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(17) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
The oil seal can be replaced without removing the
timing chain cover provided the cover is not mis­
aligned.
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove vibration damper.
(3) If front seal is suspected of leaking, check front
oil seal alignment to crankshaft. The seal installa­
tion/alignment tool 6635, should fit with minimum
interference. If tool does not fit, the cover must be re­
moved and installed properly.
(4) Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover.
(5) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 6). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool.
(6) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 7).
(7) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft
(Fig. 8).
(8) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool.
(9) Inspect the seal flange on the vibration damper.
(10) Install the vibration damper.
(11) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
CAMSHAFT
The camshaft has an integral oil pump and distrib­
utor drive gear (Fig. 9).
THRUST
PLATE
OIL PUMP AND
DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE
GEAR INTEGRAL
WITH CAMSHAFT
* CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
J 9 3 0 9 - 7 1
Fig. 9 Camshaft and Sprocket Assembly
MEMOVAL
(1) Remove intake manifold.
(2) Remove cylinder head covers.
(3) Remove timing case cover and timing chain.
(4) Remove rocker arms.
(5) Remove push rods and tappets. Identify each
part so it can be installed in its original location.
(6) Remove distributor and lift out the oil pump
and distributor drive shaft.
(7) Remove camshaft thrust plate, note location of
oil tab (Fig, 10).
(8) Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to facil­
itate removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being
careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.
REMOVAL—BEARING
This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle.
(1) With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core hole plug.