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2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 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 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van -> Performance Test -> Ram 1500-3500 Pickups
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS
Performance Test
Full Size Van
For models with front and rear A/C units, each unit must be tested separately.
- Connect a suitable tachometer and manifold gauge set.
- Set A/C-heater mode control switch in recirculation mode (Max A/C) position, temperature control in Full Cool position, and blower motor switch in High speed position.
- Start engine and hold idle speed at 1000 RPM with compressor clutch engaged.
- Engine should be at normal operating temperature, windows, doors and hood closed.
- To test front unit, insert...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup & Van -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 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 ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-2003 Ram Van 1500-3500 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Repla...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Remove
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Shift transmission to Neutral position.
- Using a suitable marker, mark a line across axle pinion yoke, or companion flange, and propeller shaft, or companion yoke for installation reference.
- On models with Dana axle, remove bolts holding universal joint clamps to pinion yoke.
- On models with Corporate axle, remove bolts holding companion yoke to companion flange.
- Slide slip yoke off of transmission, or transfer case, ou...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove nut and lockwasher securing starter motor to mounting stud on manual transmission clutch housing or automatic transmission torque converter housing.
- While supporting starter with one hand, remove upper mounting screw from starter.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
- On all models, move starter motor towards front of vehicle...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
If this lamp is lit while operating the vehicle, operate engine at idle speed or fast idle with transmissio...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove radiator lower hose from radiator outlet.
- Disconnect and plug transmission cooler lines from radiator fittings using quick disconnect tool.
- Cap all lines and fittings to prevent system contamination.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove engine oil filler tube.
- Remove radiator upper support to cowl brac...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.2 V8 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 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Front Door Splices Diagram for 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 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 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 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 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 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 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 VAN 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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