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2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Heat/Defrost Door -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickups & Grand Cherokee -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Full Size Pickups & Grand Cherokee
- Remove heater and A/C unit as described under "Heater Housing, Replace," then invert unit and separate door pivot from pivot pin.
- Disconnect vacuum line, then separate halves of heater and A/C unit and remove center adapter heat duct and screw.
- Remove door from bottom half of heater and A/C unit.
- Reverse procedure to install. Ensure door pivot pins align with holes when assembling heater and A/C housing.
Dakota & Durango
- Remove heater and A/C housing as outlined under "Heater Housing, Replace," th...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup & Van -> System Service -> 1997 -> 1998-2001 -> 2 Wheel Drive -> 4 WABS System -> 4 Wheel Drive -> Anti-Lock Control Assembly, Replace -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Service -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) Module, Replace -> Dakota & Durango -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor, Replace -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Rear Anti-Lock Valve, Replace -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Replace -> RWAL Brake System
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
The anti-lock brake system must be bled any time air enters the hydraulic system. It is important to note that excessive air in the brake system may set a primary pressure diagnostic trouble code in the control module.
Pressure or manual bleeding procedures can be used when bleeding the ABS system after hoses or brake lines have been disconnected. Bleeding the ABS hydraulic system is also necessary after replacement of the hydraulic assembly or wheel brakes. During bleeding procedures, ensure the brake fluid level remains close to the Full mark on the reservoir.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Normal Service
Repla...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
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 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
- 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 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.2 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 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.9 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.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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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