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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 5.9 L6 DIESEL
These vehicles are equipped with dual piston calipers, sliding single piston systems, single non-metallic calipers, floating caliper-single piston or single piston caliper mounted disc brake systems.
Upon brake application, fluid pressure exerted against the caliper piston increases equally in all directions, creating the same pressure in the caliper bore and on the piston.
Press...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 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/Diesel Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Sport 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Normal Service
1991-98 models, replace every 12,000 miles
1999-01 models, replace at 30,000 miles, then every 15,000 miles thereafter
2002-0...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 SXT 6.7 L6 DIESEL
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Tire pressure may increase from 2-6 psi during normal driving conditions. Do not reduce this normal pressure build-up.
When diagnosing a tire pressure issue, always inspect air pressure in the tires first with suitable tire air gauge. Adjust air pressure as required to specifications listed on the Tire Inflation Pressure Label card, usually applied within driver side B-pillar. After adjusting air pressure in tire on vehicle, allow approximately two minutes for the message or indicator lamp to go out.
Inspect tire pressure indicator lamp in the instrument cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESEL
- Disconnect ground cables from both batteries.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove bolts, nut, and alternator.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal moun...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 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: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 ST 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 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 SLT 5.9 L6 DIESEL
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove air box, then turbocharger inlet tube.
- Remove coolant tank hose, washer bottle hose and positive battery cable from fastening clips located on top of radiator.
- Remove hose clamps, then hoses from radiator.
- Remove power steering cooler bo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 SXT 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 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge RAM 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BUZZ-LIKE SOUND FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER AREA WHEN RADIO IS ON - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 5.9 L6 DIESEL Symptoms: |
Document: RECALL - Safety Recall J10 Windshield Wiper Motor Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 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 3500 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 3500 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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