RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain
TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove Timing Chain Cover (1).
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.
CAUTION: The camshaft pin and the slot in the cam sprocket must be clocked at 12:00 (2). The crankshaft keyway must be clocked at 2:00 (3). The
crankshaft sprocket must be installed so that the dots and or paint marking is at 6:00.
