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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 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 RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1994-95 -> Charging System -> Acclaim, LeBaron, Mini-Van, Spirit, Shadow & Sundance -> Avenger, Colt, Laser, Sebring, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full-Size Pickup, Full-Size Van, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Chrysler Corp. -> Cirrus, Concord, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Stratus & Vision -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
Chrysler Corp.
Cirrus, Concord, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Stratus & Vision
- Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014 or 80PK-1A or equivalent to liquid line as shown in Fig. . It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
- With transaxle in park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
- A/C control set to outside air.
- Set panel mode to full cool. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans & Ramcharger -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 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 RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Gasoline Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
Normal Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
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 CV 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 propeller shaft flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
Rear
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle o...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Pull back protective rubber boot from solenoid battery terminal far enough to access and remove nut from positive cable harness connector eyelet.
- Remove nut that secures positive cable to solenoid terminal, then remove positive cable.
- Remove solenoid wire connecting ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 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 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: TIRE & WHEEL RUNOUT - SPECS Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 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 2500 Pickup 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 2500 Pickup 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 2500 Pickup 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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