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1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Warning Switch -> Chrysler -> Combination Valve -> Diagonally Split Systems -> Front & Rear Split Systems -> Hold-Off Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Jeep -> Master Cylinder -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG
Master Cylinder
Front & Rear Split Systems
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems.
If a failure of the rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternator pivot bolt, then remove mounting bolts.
- Remove nuts from wiring harness hold down, ground terminal and field terminals.
- Remove wire connectors, then alternator from ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb inspection. The PCM continually monitors the engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and electrical system voltage. The check gauges lamp w...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater core.
- Repo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a suitable wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
- Position new drive belt over all pulleys ex...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Extended Cab Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Frame Wiring Splices Diagram for 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 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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