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1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Temperature/Blend Air Door Cable, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Dakota
1996
- Remove knee blocker, then instrument cluster and radio.
- Working through radio opening in instrument panel, disconnect flag atop heater/A/C housing, Fig. , then slip cable self adjustment clip upward from blend air door crank.
- Remove heater/A/C control as described under "Heater/A/C Control Unit, Replace," then squeeze flag to disconnect cable at control unit.
- Insert a suitable 3/16 inch diameter tool into crank hole to remove self adjustment clip from cable, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install. Adjus...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans & Ramcharger -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
General Service Precautions
Certain components of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove, separate or disconnect certain system components may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Service components only as directed.
Observe the following general precautions when servicing the system:
- If any welding wo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2005-06 Liberty w/2.4L & 3.7L Engines, 2005-06 Grand Cherokee, 1998-06 Durango, 1994-06 Dakota (Except 1994 2.5L), Ram Truck 1500-3500, Ram Van 1500-3500
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
- Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
- Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the CV joint end of shaft if equipped.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque propeller shaft flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
Rear
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle o...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove wiring connector from starter.
- Remove starter mounting bolts, then starter from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
This Emission Maintenance Reminder System (Maintenance Required Lamp) is incorporated into the engine controller. The controller stores vehicle mileage into its memory every eight miles, then at 60,000, 82,500 or 120,000 miles it will light the EMR (Maintenance Required) lamp. When the indicated mileage is reached or the EMR lamp is on at all times, the following components must be replaced and the EMR lamp reset:
- At 60,00 miles, proceed as follows:
- Replace EGR valve.
- Clean EGR passage.
- Replace PCV valve.
- At 82,500 miles, replace oxygen sensor.
- At 120,000 miles, proceed as ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS
- Attach a suitable wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
- Position new drive belt over all pulleys ex...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Steering Column Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Wiring Splices Diagram for 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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