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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESEL
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
On these models the proportioning valve is not adjustable. Do not attempt to make adjustments.
Stop Lamp Switch
- Push and hold brake pedal in applied position.
- Push switch forward until fully seated against bracket.
- Release brake pedal.
- Lightly pull brake pedal rearward until master cylinder pushrod bottoms against master cylinder internal stop. This action will set switch plunger at proper stroke length.
Park Brake Cable Tensioner
Tensioner adjustment is only required when the tensioner, or a cable has been replaced or disconnected for service. To avoid fa...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS
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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Load Light Switch Module -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.
The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL
- Disconnect ground cables from both batteries.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove bolts, nut, and alternator.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal moun...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESEL
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESEL
Lower
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reve...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS
- Remove air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter.
- Release belt tension by rotating tensioner counterclockwise with suitable wrench on tensioner pulley bolt.
- Rotate belt tensioner until belt can be removed from pull...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Components Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Heavy Duty Filtration - MOPOR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 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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