Procedure to replace Camshaft and bearings on 2005 Dodge Ram?

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

The complete procedure to replace Camshaft on Dodge ram.

The procedure covers following engine models.
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Recover the A/C refrigerant, if equipped with air conditioning.
4. Set the crankshaft to Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke for the No. 1 cylinder.
5. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   NOTE

   Keep all valvetrain components in order for assembly.
   
   
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Accessory drive belt

   Power steering pump

   Water pump

   Radiator

   A/C condenser

   Grille

   Crankshaft damper

   Front cover

   Valve covers

   Distributor

   Intake manifold
   
   
   
   
   Rocker arms and pushrods

   Hydraulic lifters

   Timing chain and sprockets

   Camshaft thrust plate and chain oil tab

   Camshaft 
   
   
   

   Fig. Camshaft holding tool C-3509-3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engines

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Camshaft

   Camshaft Holding Tool C-3509

   Camshaft thrust plate and chain oil tab. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).

   Timing chain and sprockets. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 50 ft. lbs. (68 Nm).
2. Remove the camshaft holding tool.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Hydraulic lifters in their original positions

   Rocker arms and pushrods in their original positions

   Intake manifold

   Distributor

   Valve covers

   Front cover

   Crankshaft damper

   Grille

   A/C condenser

   Radiator

   Water pump

   Power steering pump

   Accessory drive belt

   Negative battery cable
4. Fill the cooling system.
5. Recharge the A/C system, if equipped.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

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Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters Replacing on 2005 Dodge Ram?

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters replacing procedure with details and diagrams.

1. Recover the A/C refrigerant, if equipped.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

   Keep all valvetrain components in order for assembly.
   
   
   
   
   Negative battery cables

   Accessory drive belt and tensioner

   Cooling fan and shroud

   Radiator

   A/C condenser, if equipped

   Intercooler

   Auxiliary transmission cooler

   Upper radiator support

   Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube

   Engine appearance cover

   Valve cover
   
   
   
   
   Rocker arms

   Pushrods

   Crankshaft pulley

   Front cover

   Lift pump
4. Insert dowel tools into the tappets. Raise the dowels and secure them with rubber bands. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Use dowel tools and rubber bands to hold the lifters up in the bore while removing the camshaft-5.9L diesel engine
   Use dowel tools and rubber bands to hold the lifters up in the bore while removing the camshaft-5.9L diesel engine
5. Unbolt the thrust plate and remove the camshaft.
6. Install Cummins Tappet Changing Tool 3822513 into the camshaft bore.
7. Remove the dowel tools and remove the tappets. If the tappets are to be reused, note their locations for assembly.

To install:

Fig. Tappet installation tools-5.9L diesel engine

Tappet installation tools-5.9L diesel engine

1. Insert the tappet installation tool into the pushrod bore. Use the tappet trough to pull the installation tool to the front of the engine block.
2. Attach a tappet to the installation tool and pull the tappet through the camshaft bore and into position in the tappet bore.
3. Rotate the trough so that the round side holds the tappet up in the tappet bore.
4. Remove the tappet installation tool and install a dowel tool to hold the tappet in place.
5. Repeat for each tappet to be installed.
6. Install or connect the following: 
   
   
   Camshaft and thrust plate. Align the timing marks and tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm). 
   
   
   

   Fig. Timing gear alignment marks-5.9L diesel engine

   Timing gear alignment marks-5.9L diesel engine

   Lift pump

   Front cover

   Crankshaft pulley. Tighten the bolt to 92 ft. lbs. (125 Nm).

   Pushrods

   Rocker arms

   Valve cover

   Engine appearance cover

   EGR tube

   Upper radiator support

   Auxiliary transmission cooler

   Intercooler

   A/C condenser, if equipped

   Radiator

   Cooling fan and shroud

   Accessory drive belt tensioner

   Accessory drive belt

   Negative battery cables
7. Fill the cooling system.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

Thanks.           

FOR MORE HELP GO TO: ---

Car repair guide?

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