Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 796

INSTALLATION
(1) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail.
(2) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas­
ket. Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install closed crankcase ventilation system and
evaporation control system.
(4) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
ROCKER ARMS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect spark plug wires by pulling on the
boot straight out i n line with plug.
(2) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
(3) Remove the rocker arm bolts and pivots (Fig.
2). Place them on a bench i n the same order as re­
moved.
(4) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench i n the same order as removed.
ROCKER CYLINDER
J9209-65
Fig. 2 Rocker Arms
INSTALLATION
(1) Rotate the crankshaft until the "V8" mark lines
up with the TDC mark on the timing chain case
cover. This mark is located 147° ATDC from the N o . l
firing position.
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate or crank the engine dur­
ing or immediately after rocker arm installation. Al­
low the hydraulic roller tappets adequate time to
bleed down (about 5 minutes).
(2) Install the push rods i n the same order as re­
moved.
(3) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies i n the
same order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm bolts
to 28 N-m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install cylinder head cover.
(5) Connect spark plug wires.
CYLINDER HEADS
The alloy cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 3) are held
in place by 10 bolts. The spark plugs are located i n
the peak of the wedge between the valves.
The 5.9L cylinder head is identified by the foundry
mark CF.
EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST
VALVE PLUGS VALVES PLUGS VALVE
INTAKE INTAKE
VALVES VALVES J9309-37
Fig. 3 Cylinder Head Assembly
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedures).
(3) Remove the heat shields (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields
(4) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
(5) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
(6) Disconnect the evaporation control system.
(7) Remove the air cleaner.
(8) Disconnect the fuel lines.
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and i f so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(10) Remove the return spring.
(11) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(12) Disconnect the coil wires.
(13) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(14) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(15) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.