How to replace Camshaft, Bearings and Lifters on Dodge Ram?

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

Camshaft bearings and lifters replacing for 3.7L & 4.7L Engines.

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

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

   Cylinder head covers

   Rocker arms

   Hydraulic lash adjusters
2. Set the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke for the No. 1 cylinder.
3. Install Timing Chain Wedge (8350 4.7L; 8379 3.7L) to retain the chain tensioners. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Chain Tensioner Retaining Wedges-3.7L and 4.7L engines
   
   
4. Matchmark the timing chains to the camshaft sprockets.
5. Install Camshaft Holding Tool (6958 and Adapter Pins 8346 4.7L; 8428 3.7L) to the left camshaft sprocket.
6. On 3.7L engines, use tool 8428 and rotate the camshaft 5 degrees clockwise to eliminate valve load.
7. On 4.7L engines, use adjustable pliers to rotate the left camshaft 15 degrees clockwise to eliminate valve load. Use adjustable pliers to rotate the right camshaft 45 degrees counterclockwise to eliminate valve load.
8. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   
   Right camshaft timing sprocket and target wheel

   Left camshaft sprocket

   Camshaft bearing caps, by reversing the tightening sequence

   Camshafts 
   
   
   

   Fig. Hold the left camshaft sprocket with a spanner wrench while removing or installing the camshaft sprocket bolts-4.7L engine

   
   
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Camshaft bearing cap bolt tightening sequence-3.7L

   
    
   

   Fig. Camshaft bearing cap bolt tightening sequence-4.7L engine

   Camshaft bearing cap bolt tightening sequence-4.7L engine

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Camshafts. Torque the bearing cap bolts in ¹ / ₂ turn increments, in sequence, to 100 inch lbs. (11 Nm).

   Target wheel to the right camshaft

   Camshaft timing sprockets and chains, by aligning the matchmarks
2. Remove the tensioner wedges and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm).
3. Install or connect the following: 
   
   
   Hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations

   Rocker arms in their original locations

   Cylinder head covers

   Negative battery cable 
    
   

   Fig. Turn the camshaft with pliers, if needed, to align the dowel in the sprocket-4.7L engine

   Turn the camshaft with pliers, if needed, to align the dowel in the sprocket-4.7L engine

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.           

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Car repair guide?

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