Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Camshaft: Description and Operation
Right Camshaft
CAMSHAFT - RIGHT
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts consist of powdered metal steel lobes which are sinter-bonded to a steel tube. A steel post or nose piece is friction-welded to the steel
camshaft tube. Five bearing journals are machined into the camshaft, four on the steel tube and one on the steel nose piece. Camshaft end play is
controlled by two thrust walls that border the nose piece journal. Engine oil enters the hollow camshafts at the third journal and lubricates every intake
lobe rocker through a drilled passage in the intake lobe.
