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Genuine Dodge Ram 3500 Timing Chain
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Dodge Ram 3500 Timing Chain
The Timing Chain is the mechanism that interconnects the Dodge Ram 3500 vehicles crankshaft and camshaft, whereby one rotates in relation to the other to ensure appropriate valve timing that is imperative for the engine's running. Installed before the engine, this chain has moving parts that need lubication, and they are usually common in high c.c engines. The Dodge Ram 3500 vehicles make use of metal timing chains that have been adopted since the 1990's because of there less frequency of replacement as opposed to the rubber based timing belts. Timing chains in general are known to require less wear than other types and thus issues which might arise are on lubrication or the tensioner and chain guides. The advantage of the pushrod engines is that a short chain drive is used instead of a gear drive, which may cause noise and wear problems for the Dodge Ram 3500.
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Dodge Ram 3500 Timing Chain Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove and replace the timing chain and Timing Cover in 3.6L V6 engine on Dodge Ram 3500?A: It is very intricate and any mistakes could lead to serious damage to the engine. You should only try it if you are extremely experienced or consult a professional. Take out the timing cover, air intake resonator, brake vacuum pump, drive belt, thermostat housing, radiator hoses, heater hose, alternator crankshaft pulley upper intake manifold and valve covers. Take care not to spoil the magnetic timing wheels on camshafts. Remove both up and down oil pans. If necessary take off the timing cover and coolant outlet housing. Temporarily set up the crankshaft pulley bolt then bring together the timing marks on both crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. Check that the phaser marks are in line with plated links. Indicate direction of rotation for all chains. Press tensioner plungers then detach timing gear splash shield. Unbolt oil pump tensioner and sprocket. Put camshaft phaser lock tool between the phasers and loosen oil control valves. Remove phasers as well as timing chains. Inspect parts for wear or damage. Replace if need be. Tidy up units then fit new chains. Rotate crankshaft verifying alignment of marks. Install before doing this coolant housing together with water pump gaskets. Apply RTV sealant so as to have a proper installation of your Timing Cover. Tighten bolts on cover before finishing other installation steps. Fill engine with coolant or oil; start vehicle for leak testing.
