Remove and Replace Cylinder head on Dodge Ram?

The Dodge Ram Truck model Cylinder head replacing procedure for 4.7L Engine.

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

4.7L Engine

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Intake manifold

   Valve covers

   Engine cooling fan and shroud

   Accessory drive belt

   Oil fill housing

   Power steering pump

   Rocker arms
4. Rotate the crankshaft so that the crankshaft timing mark aligns with the Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on the front cover, and the V8 marks on the camshaft sprockets are at 12 o-clock as shown. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Crankshaft timing marks-4.7L engine
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. Camshaft positioning-4.7L engine
   
   
5. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   
   Crankshaft damper

   Front cover 
   
    
   

   Fig. Cylinder head access plug locations-4.7L engine

   
   
   

   Fig. Use the special tool to lock the timing chains on the idler gear-4.7L engine
6. Lock the secondary timing chains to the idler sprocket with Timing Chain Locking tool 8515.
7. Matchmark the secondary timing chains to the camshaft sprockets.
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   NOTE

   Each cylinder head is retained by ten 11mm bolts and four 8mm bolts.
   
   
   
   
   Secondary timing chain tensioners

   Cylinder head access plugs

   Secondary timing chain guides

   Camshaft sprockets

   Cylinder heads

To install:

Fig. Examine the head bolts for signs of stretching-4.7L engine

 

Fig. Cylinder head torque sequence-4.7L engine

1. Check the cylinder head bolts for signs of stretching and replace as necessary.
2. Lubricate the threads of the 11mm bolts with clean engine oil.
3. Coat the threads of the 8mm bolts with Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive.
4. Install the cylinder heads. Use new gaskets and tighten the bolts, in sequence, as follows:
   1. Step 1: Bolts 1-10 to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
   2. Step 2: Bolts 1-10 to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
   3. Step 3: Bolts 11-14 to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
   4. Step 4: Bolts 1-10 plus ¹ / ₄ (90 degree) turn
   5. Step 5: Bolts 11-14 to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm)
5. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Camshaft sprockets. Align the secondary chain matchmarks and tighten the bolts to 90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm).

   Secondary timing chain guides

   Cylinder head access plugs

   Secondary timing chain tensioners. Refer to the timing chain procedure in this section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Locking tool 8515.
7. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Front cover

   Crankshaft damper. Torque the bolt to 130 ft. lbs. (175 Nm).

   Rocker arms

   Power steering pump

   Oil fill housing

   Accessory drive belt

   Engine cooling fan and shroud

   Valve covers

   Intake manifold

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Negative battery cable
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
9. Start the engine, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

These details will help.

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