5.7 Hemi Camshaft and Lifter Kit | MDS | Ram 1500 2011-2020

5.7 Hemi camshaft and lifter kit contents

5.7 Hemi Camshaft and Lifter Kit with MDS Lifters & Gaskets for Ram 1500 5.7L V8 2011-2020, Chrysler Aspen 5.7L 2009, Dodge Durango 5.7L 2009

Dhs. 1,908.33

5.7 Hemi Camshaft and Lifter Kit for MDS Engines – Ram 1500, Aspen and Durango

This 5.7 Hemi camshaft and lifter kit is a complete valve train and gasket kit for the 5.7L V8 with the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). It is listed for the 2011–2020 Ram 1500, the 2009–2010 Dodge Ram 1500, and the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango with the 5.7L V8. The kit includes a new camshaft, 8 MDS lifters, 8 non-MDS lifters, lifter trays, a cylinder head gasket set, a set of head bolts and valve cover gaskets. Easy Life Markets sells it as one kit so the camshaft and all 16 lifters can be replaced together with fresh gaskets.

The 5.7L V8 in these trucks and SUVs is part of the Chrysler Hemi engine family. On MDS versions, special lifters allow the engine to shut down four cylinders under light load to save fuel. Lifter failure on these engines is a well-known cause of ticking, misfires and camshaft damage, and replacing the camshaft and lifters together is the standard repair.

What Is Included

1 x camshaft
8 x MDS valve lifters
8 x non-MDS valve lifters
4 x plastic lifter trays
1 x cylinder head gasket set
1 x set of head bolts (30 pieces)
1 x set of valve cover gaskets

No instructions are included and professional installation is highly recommended.

Compatibility

Ram 1500 5.7L V8, 2011–2020
Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8, 2009–2010
Chrysler Aspen 5.7L V8, 2009
Dodge Durango 5.7L V8, 2009

This kit is for vehicles with the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) only. Not every 5.7L engine has MDS; for example, some versions with manual transmissions or in heavy-duty models do not. Check your engine specification before ordering.

Reference Part Numbers

The supplier lists these interchange numbers: 5038785AB, 5038786AB, 53021727AC, 53021729AC, 53021726AD, 53021726AF, 53021726AE, 53021726AC, 53021726BB, 68060714AA, 53021728AC, 53021728AD, 53021728AE, 53021728AF, 53021728BB, 68060715AA, 53021726BC, 05038684AA, 05038785AA, 05038785AC, 05038785AB, 5038785AD, 05038785AD, 53021720AB, 53021720AD, 53021720AE, 53021720BB, HS54418B, HS54418, L5701K-16, HB228, CR345HS-C.

Specifications

Product type: Camshaft, lifter and gasket kit
Engine: 5.7L V8 with MDS
Lifters: 16 total (8 MDS, 8 non-MDS)
Head bolts: 30 pieces
SKU: CJQT290856601AZ

Signs Your Lifters or Camshaft Are Failing

A ticking or tapping noise that gets louder over time, often called the "Hemi tick"
Misfire codes on one or more cylinders
Rough idle or a lack of power
Metal particles in the oil or on the oil filter
Visible wear on cam lobes or seized lifter rollers when inspected

A collapsed or seized lifter roller can quickly wear the matching cam lobe, which is why the camshaft and all lifters are usually replaced together.

Installation Notes

Replacing the camshaft and lifters on a 5.7L V8 is major engine work, and on these engines the lifters are normally reached by removing the cylinder heads. That is why the kit includes head gaskets and head bolts. Professional installation is strongly recommended. Key points include:

Follow the factory service procedure for head removal, camshaft installation and head bolt torque sequence.
Use new head bolts, as supplied, since head bolts on many engines are torque-to-yield and should not be reused.
Prime the lifters and lubricate the camshaft lobes and journals with assembly lube.
Keep MDS and non-MDS lifters in their correct positions and trays.
Change the oil and filter after the first short run to remove any assembly lube and debris.

Other Parts to Consider

With the engine this far apart, many owners also replace the timing chain, tensioner and oil pump, and inspect the pushrods and rocker arms. Cleaning the oil pan and pickup screen is important if the old lifters failed, since metal debris can damage the new parts.

How MDS Works and Why Lifters Fail

On MDS engines, eight of the sixteen lifters are special units that can collapse on command, stopping the valves from opening on four cylinders so the engine runs as a V4 at light load. These lifters are more complex than standard ones and depend on clean oil at the right pressure. Long oil change intervals, the wrong oil grade, extended idling and low oil levels are commonly blamed for lifter roller and camshaft wear on these engines. Using the manufacturer's specified oil and keeping to the service schedule is the best protection for the new parts.

Who This Kit Is For

This kit suits workshops rebuilding 5.7L V8 engines, owners dealing with the familiar lifter tick or a misfire caused by a failed lifter, and anyone who wants to renew the whole valve train rather than replacing a few lifters at a time.

Common Questions

Will this fit a 5.7L without MDS? This kit is designed for MDS engines. Check your engine before ordering.

Are the head gaskets included? Yes. A cylinder head gasket set, head bolts and valve cover gaskets are included.

Buy the 5.7 Hemi Camshaft and Lifter Kit at Easy Life Markets

You can order this camshaft and lifter kit right here. The current price and availability are shown on this page. If you need help confirming your engine, contact us, and please read our return and refund policy before buying.