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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Cooling System Bleed -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.7L Engine -> 5.2L & 5.9L Engines -> Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler

After filling cooling system, start engine and allow to reach operating temperature with radiator cap installed. After the engine has reached normal operating temperature, shut the engine off and allow it to cool. Add coolant as required.

Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Full Size Vans

These engines do not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then be automatically bled through cap opening.

Grand Cherokee

4.0L En...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Ram 1500-3500 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 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: 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup Quad CAB 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 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

  • 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 fie...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 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 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 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 he...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup Quad CAB 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 RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Adjustable Pedal Switch Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESELAdjustable Pedal Switch Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Adjustable Pedal Switch
  • Speed Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESELSpeed Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup Quad CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
  • Solenoid Case Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • Turn Signal/ Hazard Switch
  • Right Tail/ Stop/ Turn Signal Lamp
  • 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Right Fog Lamp
  • Headlamp Dimmer Switch
  • Fog Lamp Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Erratic Operation
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: CO-PILOT SUPPORT AND CORRECT CABLE USAGE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 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 3500 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 3500 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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