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Dodge RAM 3500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> High Pressure Cutout Switch, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
- Remove switch from discharge line.
- Rever...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, 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 as...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-2003 Ram Van 1500-3500 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
Normal Service
Repla...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
Remove
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Shift transmission to Neutral position.
- Using a suitable marker, mark a line across axle pinion yoke, or companion flange, and propeller shaft, or companion yoke for installation reference.
- On models with Dana axle, remove bolts holding universal joint clamps to pinion yoke.
- On models with Corporate axle, remove bolts holding companion yoke to companion flange.
- Slide slip yoke off of transmission, or transfer case, ou...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove nut and lockwasher securing starter motor to mounting stud on manual transmission clutch housing or automatic transmission torque converter housing.
- While supporting starter with one hand, remove upper mounting screw from starter.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
- On all models, move starter motor towards front of vehicle...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
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 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove radiator lower hose from radiator outlet.
- Disconnect and plug transmission cooler lines from radiator fittings using quick disconnect tool.
- Cap all lines and fittings to prevent system contamination.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove engine oil filler tube.
- Remove radiator upper support to cowl brac...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 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 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SPARK KNOCK & OIL CONSUMPTION - 3.9/5.2/5.9L Vehicle: 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: ENGINE SPARK KNOCK - REVISED Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 LPG Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 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 VAN 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 VAN 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 VAN 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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