RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
TIMING/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove Timing Chain Cover.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00. The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00. The
crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.
4. Re-install the vibration damper bolt finger tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotate the crankshaft to align timing chain sprockets and
keyways as shown (Fig. 31).
5. Retract tensioner shoe until hole in shoe lines up with hole in bracket. Slide a suitable pin into the holes.
6. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt and remove timing chain with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets.
7. If tensioner assembly is to be replaced, remove the tensioner to block bolts and remove tensioner assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. If tensioner assembly is being replaced, install tensioner and mounting bolts. Torque bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
2. Retract tensioner if required.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00. The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00. The
crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.
