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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup
- 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
- 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS, CC:7990, CID:488, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:488, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:6
- 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the aut...
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Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
Removal
- Install suitable prop rod on brake pedal to keep pressure on brake system.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir.
- Remove brake hose banjo bolt.
- Remove caliper mounting slide pin bolts, then the caliper.
Disassemble
- Drain brake fluid from caliper.
- C-clamp a block of wood over one piston.
- Take another piece of wood and pad it with shop towels, then place it on outboard pad side of caliper in front of other piston.
- Remove caliper piston by directing short bursts of compressed air through calipe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> Liberty -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve.. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
- With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
- Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
- Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and valves to power brake booster unit studs, then remove master cylinder and valves as an assembly.
- Disconnect vac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup & Van -> System Service -> 2-Wheel Drive -> 2002-05 -> 2006 -> 4-Wheel Drive -> Anti-Lock Brake Module (ABM) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pickup -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> RWAL Valve -> Van
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
Brake System Bleed
The anti-lock brake system must be bled any time air enters the hydraulic system. It is important to note that excessive air in the brake system may set a primary pressure diagnostic trouble code in the control module.
Pressure or manual bleeding procedures can be used when bleeding the ABS system after hoses or brake lines have been disconnected. Bleeding the ABS hydraulic system is also necessary after replacement of the hydraulic assembly or wheel brakes. During bleeding procedures, ensure the brake fluid level remains close to the Full mark on the reservoir.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL
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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS
Manual
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid,. Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding un...
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