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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Fin Sensing Cycling Clutch Switch, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Remove screws securing top cover of heater and A/C housing to housing, then disconnect fin sensing cycling clutch s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Rotor Replacement -> 1999-2001 1500 & 1999-2002 2500 & 3500 -> 2002-03 1500 & 2003 2500 & 3500 -> 5-Stud Rotors -> 8-Stud Rotors
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

1999-2001 1500 & 1999-2002 2500 & 3500

5-Stud Rotors
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake caliper.
  • Remove rotor from hub bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
8-Stud Rotors
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove hub extension mounting nuts, then the hub extension.
  • Remove brake caliper.
  • Remove cotter pin and hub nut from axle shaft.
  • Disconnect ABS wheel sensor wire from under hood, then remove sensor wire from frame and steering knuckle.
  • Remove hub/bearing mounting bolts from inboard side of steering knuckle.
  • Remove rotor hub/bear...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Trail Duster 2000-06 5.9L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 2002 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...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove alternator pivot bolt and mounting bolts and nuts.
  • Remove battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
  • Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaining nuts.
  • Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Service 4WD System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

This lamp should light for a approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Remove positive cable retaining nuts from radiator top and position cable to rear.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container, then disconnect throttle cable.
  • Remove hose clamps and hoses, then overflow tank hose from filler neck nipple and tank from fan shroud T-slots.
  • Di...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 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 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Ignition Coil
  • Ignition Coil 4-Pack
  • Idle Air Control Module
  • Ignition Coil 6 Pack
  • Sensors Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GASSensors Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Idle Air Control Motor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Throttle Body
  • Park/Neutral Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Battery Temp Sensor
  • 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Power Window Motor
  • Driver Power Window Motor
  • Passenger Door Window/ Lock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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