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Dodge RAM 1500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Sport 5.7 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 TRX4 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove steering knuckle.
- Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
- Remove half shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On 4WD models, a support bracket is used between front axle and side of transmission. Remove two support bracket bolts at transmission. Pry support bracket slightly to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.
- On manual transmission models, remove one mounting bolt and one mounting nut from starter stud.
- On automatic transmission models, remove two starter mounting bolts.
- On all models, move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear housing. Always support starter motor ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 FLEX
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 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Sport 5.7 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove coolant overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck.
- Remove coolant overflow tank by pulling straight up.
- Unclip power steering hoses from fan shroud.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from windshield washer reservoir tank, then remove tank.
- Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then pull up and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 3.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts its stop.
- Remove belt, then slowly ro...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: 4WD SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AS DESIRED WITH "SERV 4WD" MESSAGE Vehicle: 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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