You should first turn the engine by hand, clockwise, to make sure it doesn't get stuck due to misalignment of the engine. Then, if it turns smooth, it's safe to attempt cranking the engine.

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

I'm getting ready to do this job. Any chance of getting the images reloaded, or is there an alternative write-up that I can follow somewhere else? This seems like the best I've found so far, but the pictures would really help!

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2006 Limited CRD: Frankenlift II, Fumoto Drain Plug, DIY Stage 1 Tune, In-Tank Lift Pump

^ agreed, any chance pics can be reloade?

Sorry. Don't have any pics. But the factory service manual is helpful and can be downloaded.

Basically, you follow all the same procedures for replacing the timing belt and water pump. Then pull out the injectors, unbolt the fuel rail, remove the intake elbow, and unbolt the intake manifold.
Label the injectors so they go back into their original holes and label all the wiring connectors so they don't get mixed up.
There are two alignment pins for the intake manifold. Don't loose them.

Getting the intake manifold back on can be a little difficult. It's very easy to knock a rocker out of place when doing so.
I found some long bolts the same size as the intake manifold bolts, cut the heads off, and used them to help guide the intake manifold back on.

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