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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Accumulator, Replace -> Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups & Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect wiring harness at low pressure cycling clutch switch and loosen screw at accumulator retaining band.
- Disconnect suction line from accumulator, then accumulator inlet tube from evaporator. Install plugs or tape over all open refrigerant lines.
- Remove accumulator from retaining band.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Full Size Pickups & Grand Cherokee
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then disconnect refrigerant lines from accumulator. Install a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 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 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Front
Remove
- Shift transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Using a suitable marker, mark a line across yoke at transfer case, link yoke, and propeller shaft yoke at rear of front propeller shaft for installation reference.
- Mark a line across propeller shaft yoke and pinion shaft yoke for installation reference.
- Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
- Remove bolts holding propeller shaft to transfer case yoke flange.
- Remove propeller shaft.
Install
- Position front propeller shaft under vehicl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 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 fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
- Remove hose from intake manifold.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from he...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE MS9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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