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2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Cooling Fans -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) -> Dakota & Durango -> Fan Control Relay -> Fan Motor -> Fan Motor Circuit -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Fan Motor
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
Refer to Fig. , for fan motor diagnosis chart.
Fan Motor Circuit
All models are equipped with an engine controller which will detect and store a diagnostic trouble code for the cooling fan system. This information may be accessed by using a DRB diagnostic tool.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Connect suitable DRB lll scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), follow manufacturers instructions to access diagnostic trouble codes and procedures.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Code...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the car is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the automa...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> B Series Vans, Ram Van 1500-3500 & 1983-80 Voyager 1994-03 All & 1993 5.9L Gasoline Engine
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 retaining nu...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
This Emission Maintenance Reminder System (Maintenance Required Lamp) is incorporated into the engine controller. The controller stores vehicle mileage into its memory every eight miles, then at 60,000, 82,500 or 120,000 miles it will light the EMR (Maintenance Required) lamp. When the indicated mileage is reached or the EMR lamp is on at all times, the following components must be replaced and the EMR lamp reset:
- At 60,00 miles, proceed as follows:
- Replace EGR valve.
- Clean EGR passage.
- Replace PCV valve.
- At 82,500 miles, replace oxygen sensor.
- At 120,000 miles, proceed as ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 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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