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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE SPECIFICATIONSCAMSHAFT
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC
Camshaft
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Camshaft
Camshaft Journal Diameter
No. 1 1.6190-1.6199
No. 2 1.6340-1.6350
No. 3 1.6500-1.6510
No. 4 1.6660-1.6680
No. 5 1.6820-1.6829
Camshaft Bearing Clearance 0.0027-0.0030
Camshaft Endplay 0.0059
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
No. 1 1.6190-1.6199
No. 2 1.6340-1.6350
No. 3 1.6500-1.6510
No. 4 1.6660-1.6680
No. 5 1.6820-1.6829
Camshaft Bearing Clearance 0.0027-0.0030
Camshaft Endplay 0.0059
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.