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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL

Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test

  • Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
  • Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
  • Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
  • Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
  • Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
  • If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
  • If p...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 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/Diesel Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 TRX4 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Normal Service

1991-98 models, replace every 12,000 miles

1999-01 models, replace at 30,000 miles, then every 15,000 miles thereafter

2002-0...

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

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

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.7 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 Power Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tir...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Disconnect ground cables from both batteries.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove bolts, nut, and alternator.
  • Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
  • Remove B+ terminal moun...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 TRX4 5.7 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 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge RAM 2500 Power Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Remove coolant overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck.
  • Remove coolant overflow tank by pulling straight up.
  • Unclip power steering hoses from fan shroud.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from windshield washer reservoir tank, then remove tank.
  • Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then pull up and ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 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 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESELInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Radio Amplifier
  • Left Instrument Panel Speaker
  • Right Instrument Panel Speaker
  • Center Instrument Panel Speaker
  • Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESELUnderbody Components Diagram for 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • 7-Way Trailer Tow Wiring
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Cluster
  • Foglamp Indicator
  • RH Front Foglamp
  • Electronics
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Auxiliary Battery
  • Intake Air Heater Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: RECALL - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Vehicle: 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 TRX4 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL

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

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge RAM 2500 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 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 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 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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