How to Remove the Left Camshaft on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500?

Question

Accepted Answer

Do not turn the camshafts or crankshaft separately before removing the timing chain, so that there is no serious damage. Let Special Tool 8379 prevent the tensioner ratchet from overextending when you are removing the cam sprocket, timing chains or camshaft. Begin by taking out the cylinder head cover and, with the engine at TDC, make sure the camshaft sprocket V6 mark is pointing to the 12 o'clock position. Place one link on the secondary timing chain on each side at the location where you'll place the V6 mark. Do not try to mess with the camshaft target wheel to help keep it safe. Before taking off the retaining bolt, make sure the timing chain tensioners are safely set so the timing chain doesn't extend. In between the strands of the timing chain, slide Special Tool 8379 in and tap it to keep the timing chain in place against the tensioner and guide. Before removing the two components, use Special Tool 8428 to keep the camshaft in place, then rotate the cam 5° clockwise for its neutral position. Spin each retaining bolt just 1/2 turn at a time until every bolt is loose. Place marks on the rocker arms so you can later identify them and after that, take off the bearing caps and the camshaft. Lubricate the inside journals of the camshaft with some clean engine oil, then stand the left camshaft with its sprocket dowel close to the 1 o'clock position so you can put in the bearing caps more easily. Put the camshaft in place in the cylinder head and hand tighten the bearing cap retaining bolts from front to back, with the stamped arrows facing forward. Start torquing the bolts from the middle cap and turn them 1/2 turn at a time until you reach 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.). Doing this one by one will allow you to ensure all are torqued properly. Guide the camshaft drive gear and the timing chain together using the marked links and then rotate the camshaft using Special Tool 8428 until the sprocket dowel and slot match. Make sure the sprocket bolt is not over oiled or too tight before using your hand to tighten the retaining bolt. When Special Tool 8379 is off, replace it by inserting Special Tool 6958 and adapters 8346 and tighten the two camshaft sprocket retaining bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) before putting on the cylinder head cover.

OEM 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft

6 Camshafts found

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 53022064AA

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 53021159AE

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 53021160AE

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 53021203AC

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 53021204AC

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Part Number: 5037057AC

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Camshaft Parts and Q&A

Related 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Parts

Alternate Year Models