How to Remove and Replace a Camshaft on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500?

Disconnect battery cables, drain coolant, remove radiator and other related parts to perform replacement of the camshaft. Take the gear cover, cylinder head cover and tappets off. Check and change the camshaft, make sure that it is correctly aligned and lubricated. When the engine is started, reassemble all components, reconnect the hoses and test for leakage.

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2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Camshaft Gear Part Number: 5018412AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft - Engine; Camshaft; Camshaft Kit Engine
- Replaces: 5018412AA
- Item Weight: 29.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5018412AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL
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2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Camshaft Part Number: 53021101
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft - Engine; Camshaft Engine
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021101
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Submodels:
- Base | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Camshaft Part Number: 53020842
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft - Engine; Camshaft, Engine; Camshaft Engine
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020842
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS

2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Camshaft Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Remove and Replace a Camshaft on 2002 Dodge Ram 2500?
A: Disconnect battery cables, drain coolant, remove radiator and other related parts to perform replacement of the camshaft. Take the gear cover, cylinder head cover and tappets off. Check and change the camshaft, make sure that it is correctly aligned and lubricated. When the engine is started, reassemble all components, reconnect the hoses and test for leakage.