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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

A/C Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data" for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Removal

  • Raise and properly support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Press caliper piston back into bore using suitable large, flat blade screwdriver. Use large C-clamp if additional force is needed.
  • Loosen bolt securing front brake hose fitting bolt in caliper.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts with 3/8 hex wrench or socket.
  • Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of steering knuckle support ledges.
  • Remove front brake hose fitting bolt completely then remove caliper and brake pads as an assembly.
  • Cover open end of brake hose to prevent entry of dirt.

Disassemble

  • Drain brake ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 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: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

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 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 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 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 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 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Splice Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GASEngine Splice Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-116
  • Splice S-117
  • Splice S-118
  • Splice S-119
  • Splice S-120
  • Speed Control System Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 V8 GASSpeed Control System Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
  • Solenoid Case Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Starter
  • Horn
  • Generator
  • Security
  • 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Controller Anti-Lock Brake
  • 4 Wheel Drive Switch
  • Indicator Driver
  • 4 Wheel Drive Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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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