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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2007-08 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for diagnostic trouble code interpretation.
Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Fig. for pin connector and terminal identification.
Diagnostic Tests
2007-08
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instr...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
There are two types of TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) available, a base system and a premium system. The Base TPMS consists of tire pressure monitoring sensors attached to each road wheel through the valve stem mounting hole, a central receiver module and an indicator lamp. The Premium TPMS consists of tire pressure monitoring sensors attached to each road wheel through the valve stem mounting hole, a wireless control module (WCM) three wheel sensor transponders located in the two front wheel wells, an electronic display, and an indicator lamp.
Upon detection of a warning or fau...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with 4WD and a support bracket on transmission, remove two support bracket bolts at transmission.
- Pry support bracket slightly to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.
- On all models, remove starter mounting bolts.
- Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear housing. Always support starter motor during this process, do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
- Tilt nose downwards and lower starter motor far enough to a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
- Remove air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter.
- Release belt tension by rotating tensioner counterclockwise with suitable wrench on tensioner pulley bolt.
- Rotate belt tensioner until belt can be removed from pull...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 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 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 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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