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

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Description -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Minivans
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Cherokee

Models equipped with a 4.0L engine and air conditioning and/or a heavy duty cooling package are also equipped with an auxiliary cooling fan, Fig. , in addition to the standard variable speed fan. This auxiliary fan is controlled by the fan relay, located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). A switch attached to the radiator outlet tank above the radiator lower hose senses engine coolant temperature. When the A/C system is engaged or coolant temperature is above 190°F, the switch closes allowing current from the ignition switch to flow through the fan relay to...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Ram 1500-3500 -> Precautions -> Bleeding Brakes -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Gasoline Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS

Normal Service

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

Front

Remove
  • Shift transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Using a suitable marker, mark a line across yoke at transfer case, link yoke, and propeller shaft yoke at rear of front propeller shaft for installation reference.
  • Mark a line across propeller shaft yoke and pinion shaft yoke for installation reference.
  • Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
  • Remove bolts holding propeller shaft to transfer case yoke flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
Install
  • Position front propeller shaft under vehicl...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove wiring connector from starter.
  • Remove separate solenoid wire from solenoid.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts, then starter from...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 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 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Disconnect ground cables from both batteries, then 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 the overflow tank hose from filler neck nipple and tank...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Gas Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESELGas Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Generator
  • Manual Transmission Components Diagram for 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GASManual Transmission Components Diagram for 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Connector C-160
  • Connector C-161
  • Connector C-162
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Lumbar Switch
  • Lumbar Motor Passenger
  • 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ENGINE COOLANT - PROPYLENE VS ETHYLENE GLYCOL
    Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS - REMOVE/RECONNECT PROCED-REV
    Vehicle: 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

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

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