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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 TRX 4.7 V8 FLEX

Front

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
  • Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
  • Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the C/V joint end of shaft if equipped.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks.
    • Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque front propeller shaft axle companion flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front propeller sh...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX

There are two types of TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) available, a base system and a premium system. The Base TPMS consists of tire pressure monitoring sensors attached to each road wheel through the valve stem mounting hole, a WIN (Wireless Ignition Node) and an indicator lamp. Some vehicles may also have a Light Load Reset Switch and two wheel sensor transponders in the front wheel wells.

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire inflation pressure. Vehicles equipped to be operated in either the max load inflation pressure ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
  • Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator. Disconnect terminal from alternator.
  • Disconnect field wire connector at rear of alternator by pushing on connector tab.
  • Remove one rear vertical alternator mounting bolt.
  • Remo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 TRX 5.7 V8 GAS

The amber lamp monitors anti-lock brake system condition. The lamp should be on during engine starting, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines proper system operation. If the lamp remains On, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and re...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 FLEX

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at intake manifold and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 FLEX

  • Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts stop.
  • Remove driv...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Flash: TIPM Upgrade For Difficulty Flashing The Powertrain Control Module
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX

Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION J06 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
    Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 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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