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1997 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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Heat/Defrost & Panel/Defrost Door Motor, Replace -> Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Grand Cherokee
This motor is used only on models equipped with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).
- Remove heater/A/C unit as described under...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor scor...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Gasoline Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Normal Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternator pivot bolt and mounting bolts and nuts.
- Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, lower mounting bolt and nut.
- Remove wiring harness hold down and battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
- Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaini...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Service 4WD System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
- Remove coolant reserve/overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck nipple.
- Remove coolant reserve/overflow tank from fan shroud by pulling straight up.
- Disconnect electrical connectors at windshield washer reservoi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG
- 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Connectors Diagram for 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG Components on diagram: |
I/P Electrical Connectors Diagram for 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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