Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1346

BR/BE
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued)
Fig. 23 Positioning Valve with Tool C-3973
1 - VALVE
2 - SPACER TOOL
Fig. 24 Measuring Valve Guide Wear
1 - VALVE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3339
(4) Compress valve spring and install retainer
valve locks.
(5) Remove air hose and adapter from spark plug
hole.
(6) Remove Valve Spring Compressor and Adapter
Studs.
(7) Install rocker arms (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).
(8) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail. For the
left side the number tab is at the front of
engine with the number up. For the right side
the number tab is at the rear of engine with the
number up.
CAUTION: The cylinder head cover fasteners have a
special plating. DO NOT use alternative fasteners.
(9) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) (Fig. 25).
Fig. 25 Cylinder Head Covers
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
(10) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(11) Connect the evaporation control system.
(12) Install air cleaner.
(13) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(14) Road test vehicle and check for leaks.
INSTALLATION—VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
(1) Clean valves
warped and cracked valves.
(2) Remove carbon and varnish deposits from
inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
(3) Measure valve stems for wear. If wear exceeds
0.051 mm (0.002 inch), replace the valve.
(4) Make sure there are no burrs on valve stems.
(5) Coat valve stems with lubrication oil. Insert
valves into valve guides in cylinder head.
(6) Install new seals on all valve guides (BLACK
on intake and BROWN on exhaust). Install valve
springs and valve retainers.
(7) Compress valve springs with Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD-998772A and adapter 6716A,
ENGINE 8.0L
HEAD/CYLINDER
thoroughly. Discard
9 - 199
HEAD
burned,