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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS, CC:7990, CID:488, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:488, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
- 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup & Van -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002 -> 2003-05 -> 2006 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
2002
[[table data]]2003-05
[[table data]]2006
[[table data]]Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Figs. through for pin connector and terminal identification.
Diagnostic Tests
2002
[[table data]]2003-05
[[table data]]2006
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermitte...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup & Van -> Description -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4 WABS) System -> RWAL System
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
RWAL System
This system prevents rear wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the rear wheels. The system uses one sensor mounted on the rear differential to determine if the rear wheels are locking up. This system has a "passive" rear wheel control (meaning rear brake pressure during anti-lock braking is provided by the master cylinder). Rear brake fluid application is controlled according to wheel speed, degree of wheel slip and rate of de...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
- Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
- Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
- Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly,. Fig. .
- Back off adjuster screw as...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Brake Lines & Linings
Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.
Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> 1999-2000 -> 2001-03 -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
1999-2000
- Raise and support vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
- Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
- Support rear axle.
- Disconnect track bar from rear axle, then the shock absorbers.
- Loosen, but do not remove, both leaf spring to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
- Loosen adjustment nut on actuator,. Fig. .
- Ensure hooked end of actuator is properly seated in clip on valve lever and clip is properly positioned on lever of valve.
- Pull housing of valve actuator toward spring hanger until lever on valve bottoms on body of valve. Hold valve actuator i...
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