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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van -> Performance Test -> Ram 1500-3500 Pickups
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 LPG
Performance Test
Full Size Van
For models with front and rear A/C units, each unit must be tested separately.
- Connect a suitable tachometer and manifold gauge set.
- Set A/C-heater mode control switch in recirculation mode (Max A/C) position, temperature control in Full Cool position, and blower motor switch in High speed position.
- Start engine and hold idle speed at 1000 RPM with compressor clutch engaged.
- Engine should be at normal operating temperature, windows, doors and hood closed.
- To test front unit, insert...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans & Ramcharger -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG
General Service Precautions
Certain components of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove, separate or disconnect certain system components may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Service components only as directed.
Observe the following general precautions when servicing the system:
- If any welding wo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
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 the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.
Disassemble
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both si...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove wiring connector from starter.
- Remove starter mounting bolts, then starter from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
If this lamp is lit while operating the vehicle, operate engine at idle speed or fast idle with transmissio...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
- Remove hose from intake manifold.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater cor...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. Threads on this bolt are lefthand.
- Release tension from belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise. When all belt tension has been released remove belt from tensioner first, then oth...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1995 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG Auto Systems: |
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1995 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge B3500 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 Dodge B3500 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 Dodge B3500 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 Dodge B3500 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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