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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Replace Cylinder Head on 8.0L Engine Dodge Ram?

The cylinder head removal for 8.0L Engine.
The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.


  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
  3. Remove or disconnect the following:
    NOTE
    Keep all valvetrain components in order for assembly.



    Negative battery cable
    Spark plug wires and heat shields
    Accessory drive belt
    Alternator
    A/C compressor, if equipped
    Alternator and A/C compressor bracket
    Air injection pump, if equipped
    Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system
    Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister vacuum lines
    Air cleaner and hose
    Fuel line
    Accelerator linkage
    Cruise control cable, if equipped
    Transmission cable, if equipped
    Ignition coil pack and bracket
    Temperature gauge sender connector
    Heater hoses
    Bypass hose
    Upper intake manifold
    Valve covers
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube
    Lower intake manifold
    Exhaust front pipe
    Exhaust manifolds



    Rocker arms
    Pushrods
    Cylinder heads
To install:

WARNING
Position the crankshaft so that no piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) prior to installing the cylinder heads. Do not rotate the crankshaft during or immediately after rocker arm installation. Wait 5 minutes for the hydraulic lash adjusters to bleed down.

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Fig. Cylinder head torque sequence-8.0L engine
Cylinder head torque sequence-8.0L engine
  1. Install the cylinder heads with new gaskets. Tighten the bolts in sequence as follows:
    1. Step 1: 43 ft. lbs. (58 Nm).
    2. Step 2: 105 ft. lbs. (143 Nm).
Install or connect the following: 
  • Pushrods in their original locations
  • Rocker arms in their original locations. Tighten the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).
  • Exhaust manifolds
  • Exhaust front pipe
  • Lower intake manifold
  • EGR tube
  • Valve covers
  • Upper intake manifold
  • Bypass hose
  • Heater hoses
  • Temperature gauge sender connector
  • Ignition coil pack and bracket
  • Transmission cable, if equipped
  • Cruise control cable, if equipped
  • Accelerator linkage
  • Fuel line
  • Air cleaner and hose
  • EVAP canister vacuum lines
  • CCV system
  • Air injection pump, if equipped
  • Alternator and A/C compressor bracket
  • A/C compressor, if equipped
  • Alternator
  • Accessory drive belt
  • Spark plug wires and heat shields
  • Negative battery cable
  1. Fill the cooling system.
  2. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.
Thanks.           

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Car repair guide?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/03/car-repair-guide.html


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