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1998 Dodge B1500 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 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1998-2000 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor scor...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
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 B1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
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 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS
The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.
Disassemble
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both si...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
- 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 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.2 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 heater cor...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 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 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Center Of I/P Diagram for 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE 9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Dodge B1500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Dodge B1500 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 1998 Dodge B1500 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 1998 Dodge B1500 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 1998 Dodge B1500 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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