Camshaft, Engine: Removal: Camshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 RAM 2500 HD and 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Drain coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to COOLER, EGR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the left and right cylinder heads. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
- Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, REMOVAL - GAS .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
- Remove timing case cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL
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Identify lifters to ensure installation in original location.
- Remove the tappets (2) and retainer (1) assembly.
- Remove the oil pick up tube (1).
- Remove the oil pump retaining bolts (2) and remove the oil pump (1).
- Remove timing chain (5). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL
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- Remove camshaft thrust plate (1).NOTE:
Slowly rotate the camshaft while pulling camshaft out.
- Install a long bolt (2) into front of camshaft (1) to aid in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.