RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2003)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM for procedures.
3. Remove right and left cylinder head covers. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
4. Remove radiator fan shroud. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM for procedure.
5. Rotate engine until timing mark on crankshaft damper aligns with TDC mark on timing chain cover (Fig. 102) and the camshaft sprocket "V6"
marks are at the 12 o'clock position (# 1 TDC exhaust stroke) (Fig. 101).
CAUTION: The nut on the right side camshaft sprocket should not be removed for any reason, as the sprocket and camshaft sensor target wheel
is serviced as an assembly. If the nut was removed retorque nut to 5 ft. lbs.(60 inch lbs.).
