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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup

  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS

These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump, along with atmospheric pressure, for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Chrysler -> Dakota -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG

Chrysler

Proportioning Valve
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

These models use a proportioning valve and pressure differential switch, or a combination valve. When a premature rear wheel skid is obtained during braking, it may be an indication that fluid pressure to rear brakes is above a desired output and/or a malfunction has occurred within the valve. At this time, the valve unit should be tested as follows:

  • Remove actuator assembly adjustment nut, Fig. , then disconnect assembly from valve lever and remove.
  • Install gauge and Tee from line pressure set No. C-4007, or equivale...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS

These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump, along with atmospheric pressure, for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Chrysler -> Dakota -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Jeep -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Chrysler

Proportioning Valve
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • Lift vehicle with a frame contact hoist or other means so that rear suspension is hanging free with shock absorbers disconnected. Remove tire and wheel assemblies from rear axle.
  • After installing a new height sensing proportioning valve, bleed both hydraulic circuits at rear brakes.
  • Reinstall rubber stone shield and ensure rear springs do not contact hoist, then loosen both front spring hanger pivot bolts.
  • Loosen adjustment nut on actuator assembly, Fig. , then check actuator assembly hook. The hook should be properly seated o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Ram 1500-3500 -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

These vehicles employ Delco single piston sliding calipers. The most significant feature of single piston caliper operation is that the calipers are free to slide laterally on the mounting bolts. It is the freedom of lateral movement that allows continuous compensation for lining wear.

Upon brake application, fluid pressure exerted against the caliper piston increases equally in all directions, creating the same pressure in the caliper bore and on the piston.

Pr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1992-95 -> 1996 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee & Comanche -> Chrysler -> Except Cherokee & Comanche -> Full Size Truck, Van/Wagon & Dakota Less RWAL -> Full Size Truck, Van/Wagon & Dakota w/RWAL -> Jeep -> Less Aluminum Master Cylinder -> Master Cylinder -> Ram 50 -> With Aluminum Master Cylinder & Manual Brakes -> With Aluminum Master Cylinder & Power Brakes
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Chrysler
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
1992-95
  • Disconnect and plug brake tubes from master cylinder. Cap master cylinder ports.
  • Remove master cylinder attaching nuts.
  • Remove master cylinder from power brake unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Master cylinder should be bench bled before installation, using bleeding tubes tool No. C-4546, or equivalent.
1996
  • With engine not running, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
  • Thoroughly clean all surfaces of filler neck, brake fluid reservoir and area where master cylinder assembly attac...

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