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Removing the Engine Cylinder Head

Model: RAM 2500 DM, DC, D1, DH, MK 3, DR - Years 2002-2009
Part: Engine

The following video diagnoses a problem with a sticking valve and low compression in the engine. To begin, disconnect the battery. Remove the throttle assembly, intake hose, and exhaust gas recirculation hose. From the images, note that the left valve cover has already been removed. Disconnect the injector connectors by first lowering the red tab and then pressing the black tab. Using a special pliers, disconnect the fuel line. Remove the intake manifold by disconnecting the injector connectors on the other side as well. Now remove the alternator and the air conditioning compressor to gain more access to the engine. Proceed by removing the front wheel well on the passenger side. After removing the wheel, start disassembling the exhaust manifold. Remove the pushrods and rocker arms, placing them in order exactly as you removed them from the engine. Now loosen the cylinder head bolts and carefully extract the head, possibly with the help of another person. Car model: Dodge RAM 5.7 V8 Year: 2006

Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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