Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1346

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CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) (Continued)
(7) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no
cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
CLEANING
Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
Clean head rail, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the
cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers
may occur.
(1) Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing sur-
faces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and hand start all
fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs are in
the correct location shown in (Fig. 39).
Fig. 39 Cylinder Head Cover—Right
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Cover Fasteners
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double
ended studs to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs).
(4) Install right rear breather tube and filter
assembly.
(5) Connect injector, ignition coil electrical connec-
tors and harness retaining clips.
(6) Install the oil fill tube.
(7) Install PCV hose.
(8) Install heater hoses.
(9) Install air conditioning compressor retaining
bolts.
(10) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Fill Cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
bly and air inlet hose.
INSTALLATION—LEFT SIDE
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the
cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers
may occur.
faces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
fasteners. Verify that all studs are in the correct loca-
tion shown in (Fig. 40).
ended studs to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
tube.
tor harness retaining clips.
TORQUE
12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. Each
valve is actuated by a roller rocker arm which pivots
on a stationary lash adjuster. All valves use three
bead lock keepers to retain the springs and promote
valve rotation.
(12) Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
(13) Connect battery negative cable.
(1) Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing sur-
(2) Install cylinder head cover and hand start all
Fig. 40 Cylinder Head Cover-Left
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Cover Fasteners
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double
(4) Install left side breather and connect breather
(5) Connect injector electrical connectors and injec-
(6) Install the resonator and air inlet hose.
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
The valves are made of heat resistant steel and
ENGINE - 4.7L 9 - 123
TORQUE
12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)