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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+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Engines -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.7L Engine -> 5.2L & 5.9L Engines -> 5.9L Diesel Engine -> 8.0L Engine -> Dakota -> Except 5.9L Diesel & 8.0L Engines -> Full Size Pickups & Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
Wrangler
- Drain coolant from radiator until level is below thermostat housing.
- Remove upper radiator hose, then heater hose at thermostat housing and engine coolant sensor wire.
- Remove thermostat housing bolts and gasket, then the thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure pellet encircled by coil spring faces engine.
- Ensure thermostat is in recess groove and position thermostat in groove with arrow and air bleed hole on outer flange pointing up.
- Install new gasket and torque thermostat housing to 15 ft. lbs.
Dakota
2.5L Engine
- Drain coolant from radiator un...
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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+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
- Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
- Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
- Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly, Fig. .
- Back off adjuster screw assembly unt...
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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 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: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
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 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: 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
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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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+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Loosen, but do not remove alternator mounting bracket to engine bolt.
- Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, lower mounting bolt and nut.
- Remove wiring harness hold down and battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
- Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaini...
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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 -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...
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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+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 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 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: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a suitable wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
- Position new drive belt over all pulleys ex...
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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+.
 I/P Electrical Connectors Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Automatic Transmission Components Diagram for 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: ENGINE COOLANT - PROPYLENE VS ETHYLENE GLYCOL Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: CRANK/NO START OR START/STALL - W/ THEFT ALARM Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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