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2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Front A/C -> Full Size Van -> Performance Test -> Ram 1500-3500 Pickups -> Rear A/C
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Connect suitably programmed DRB lll scan tool, turn ignition switch to On position then record DTCs.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation definitions.
Diagnostic Tests
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect suitably programmed DRB lll scan tool, turn ignition switch to On position then record and erase DTCs.
Performance Test
Full Size Van
Front A/C
- Connect a suitable tachomet...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.
The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake fault. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.
Caravan, Town & Country...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Diesel Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove steering knuckle.
- Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
- Remove half shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 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 ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- D...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Power Distribution Center Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS Components on diagram: |
Controls and Solenoids Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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