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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG

Passenger Cars

1990-97

It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.

  • Place ignition switch in Lock position.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
  • Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004

It may be required to access and rec...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG

Removal

  • Remove caliper assembly as outlined under. "Caliper Service."
  • Remove inboard and outboard pads from caliper adapter.
  • Remove anti-rattle springs from caliper adapter.

Installation

Remove approximately 1/4 of the brake fluid from t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 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: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG

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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

  • 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.
  • Slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
  • Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

This Emission Maintenance Reminder System (Maintenance Required Lamp) is incorporated into the engine controller. The controller stores vehicle mileage into its memory every eight miles, then at 60,000, 82,500 or 120,000 miles it will light the EMR (Maintenance Required) lamp. When the indicated mileage is reached or the EMR lamp is on at all times, the following components must be replaced and the EMR lamp reset:

  • At 60,00 miles, proceed as follows:
    • Replace EGR valve.
    • Clean EGR passage.
    • Replace PCV valve.
  • At 82,500 miles, replace oxygen sensor.
  • At 120,000 miles, proceed as ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 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

  • 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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 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 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Cluster  Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN  5.9 V8 GASInstrument Cluster Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Speedometer
  • Tachometer
  • Check Engine Light
  • Odometer
  • Instrument Panel
  • Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN  5.2 V8 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • Speed Control Servo
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Blower Motor Resistor Block
  • Park Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN  5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Dome Lamp
  • Center Dome Lamp
  • Side Door Ajar Switch
  • Front Dome/ Reading Lamps
  • 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN  5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Clockspring
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch
  • Driver Airbag
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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