Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1351

5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using

the sequence provided :

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Step 1— Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts,
in sequence, to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts
to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.

•

Step 2— Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8
bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) torque..

•

Step 3— Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34
N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in

their original position, using pushrod retaining plate
(1) special tool# 9070. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).

7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assem-

bly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION).

8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications.

Install the plugs.

9. Connect the heater hoses.

10. Install the fuel supply line.

11. Install the power steering pump.

12. Install the drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/AC-

CESSORY

DRIVE/DRIVE

BELTS

-

INSTALLATION).

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13. Install cylinder head covers (1) (Refer to 9 -

ENGINE/CYLINDER

HEAD/CYLINDER

HEAD

COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).

14. Connect the evaporation control system.

15. Install the air cleaner (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR

INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).

16. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -

STANDARD PROCEDURE).

17. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

18. Start engine check for leaks.

COVER - CYLINDER HEAD

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.

2. Disconnect coil on plug connectors (4).

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CAUTION: The ground straps must be installed in
the same location as removed. The covers are
machined to accept the ground straps in those
locations only.

3. Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts, and

ground straps.

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