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The information contained i prepared for the professional automotive technician involved in daily repair operations r theory of operation, which is addressed in service training material Information describing the operation and use of standard and optional equipment is included in the Owner's Manual provided with the vehicle
Information in this manual is divided into groups. These groups contain general information, diagnosis, testing, adjustments, removal, installation, disassembly, and assembly procedures for the components.
The Component and System Index of this manual identifies the correct group for the component or system to be serviced In addition, a Service Manual Comment form is included at the rear of this manual Use the form to provide Chrysler Corporation with your comments and suggestions
To assist in locating a group title page, use the Group Tab Locator on the following page The solid bar after the group title is aligned to a solid tab on the first page of each group The first page of the group has a contents section that lists major topics within the group
Tightening torques are provided as a specific value throughout this manual. This value represents the midpoint of the acceptable engineering torque range for a given fastener application. These torque values are intended for use in service assembly and installation procedures using the correct OEM fasteners. When replacing fasteners, always use the same type (part number) fastener as removed.
Chrysler Corporation reserves the right to change testing procedures, specifications, diagnosis, repair methods, or vehicle wiring at any time without prior notice or incurring obligation
NOTE: The acronyms, terminology and nomenclature used to identify emissions related components in this manual may have changed from prior publications. These new terms are in compliance with S.A.E. recommended practice J1930. This terminology standard (J1930) is required to comply with the 1993 California Air Research Board (CARB) requirements.
Engine and Transmission/Transfer Case
Identification 2
Engine/Transmission/GVWR 4
Equipment Identification Plate 3
International Vehicle Control and Display Symbols 1
Major Component Identification 3
The Vehicle Code chart lists description and code for Ram Truck and Sport Utility vehicles The codes are used to identify vehicle types in charts, captions and in service procedures The vehicle codes are different than the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the wheelbase/model code
A certification label is attached to the left side B-pillar. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The label also lists the:
• Month and year of vehicle manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Type of vehicle
Type of rear wheels (single or dual)
Bar code
Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle Refer to the decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle
The Vehicle Identification Number is also imprinted on the:
• Body Code Plate
• Equipment Identification Plate
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label
• And on a frame rail
A metal vehicle code plate (Fig. 2) is attached to top, right side of cowl below cowl grille There can be a maximum of seven rows of vehicle information imprinted on the plate The information should be read from left to right, starting with line 1 at the bottom of the plate up to line 7 (as applicable) at the top of the code plate
Refer to the decoding chart to decode lines 1 through 3.
Lines 4 through 7 on the plate are imprinted in sequence according to the following descriptions:
• 3-character sales code
• 3-digit numerical code
• 6-digit SEC code
If there is not enough space left in the row for all of the 6-digit SEC code:
• The unused space will remain blank
• The code will be listed in the next row
The last nine positions of row 7 will contain a 2-digit code and a 6-digit serial number
The last code on a vehicle code plate will be followed by the imprinted word END. When two plates are required, the last available spaces on the first plate will be imprinted with the letters CTD (for continued)
When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the first four spaces on each row will not be used because of the plate overlap.
To retrieve information from a vehicle code plate:
• Illuminate the plate with a shop light plate via the cowl grille slots needed coded information
The Equipment Identification Plate is located at the right, front corner of the inner hood panel The plate lists information concerning the vehicle as follows:
The model
The wheelbase
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
The T.O.N, (order number)
The optional and special equipment installed on the vehicle
Refer to the information listed on the plate when orderin replacement parts EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION mmm MODELS V.I.N T.O.N CODE NO.
SfANDAID SODIES AVAILABLE
VEHICL
AD-1 AD-5 2921 mm (115 in) —
AD-1 AD-2 AD-3 AD-5 AD-6 AD-7 3327 mm (131 in) —
NOMINAL LENGTH
(LOAD SPACE DMENSIONS (2) LENGTH MAX. WIDTH HEIGHT VOLUME
Sweptline 1981 mm (6.5 ft) 1981 mm (78 in) 1778 mm (70 in) 485 mm 19.1 in) 1.71 m3 (60.35 ft3)
Sweptline 2438 mm (8 ft) 2489 mm (98 in) 1778 mm (70 in) 485 mm (19.1 in) 2.15 m3 (75.8 ft3)
AD-2 AD-3 AD-7 3327mm (131 in) 1422 mm (56 in) Chassis Cab 2438 mm (8 ft) — — — —
AD-3 AD-7 3249 mm (135 in) 1524 mm Chassis 2896 mm — — — —
AD-3 4039 mm (159 in) — — — AD-4 2692mm (106 in) Sport Utility 4x 2
AD-8 2692mm (106 in) Sport Utility 4x 4
— 1778 mm 1588 mm (62.5 in) 1062 mm (41.8 in) 2.99 m 3 (105.8 ft3)
— 1778 mm 1588 mm (62.5 in) 1062 mm (41.8 in) 2.99 m3 (105.8 ft3)
AD-1 3378 mm (133 in) — Sweptline 1981 mm (6 5 ft) 1984 mm (78.1 in) 1778 mm (70 in) 485 mm (19.1 in) 1.71 m3 (60.4 ft3)
AD-1 AD-2 AD-5 AD-6 3785 mm (149 in) — Sweptline ClubCab 2438 mm (8 ft) 2489 mm (98 in) 1778 mm (70 in) 485 mm (19.1 in) 2.15 M 3 (75.8 ft3)
The Vehicle Dimension chart provides the dimensions foreach type ofRam Truck, Ram Chassis Cab and Ramcharger vehicle
The Engine/Transmission/GVWR chart provides the maximum load data for each vehicle combination
The Vehicle Weights chart provides: • The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), • The payload • The curb weight foreach vehicle type/wheelbase
The Trailer Towing Specifications chart provides: • The maximum trailer tongue weight
• The maximum trailer weight
• The maximum combined weight of the trailer/load/ towing vehicle with a specific engine/transmission/ axle combination
D150 4x 2 2921 mm (115 in) 3327 mm (131 in)
2495 kg (5500 lbs) S S O o O S o o o O s o 3327mm (131 in) 2722 kg (6000 lbs) S s o o o s o o o o s o 3378mm (±33 in) 3785 mm (149 in)
2722 kg (6000 lbs) s s o o s o
D250 4x 2 3327 mm (131 in) 3357 kg (7400 lbs) s s© o o s© o o o s o 3785 mm (149 in) 3357 k (740 s o s o 3327 mm (131 in) 3785 mm (149 in)
3860 kg (8510 lbs) s s o O s o
D350 4x 2 3327 mm (131 in) 3946 kg (8700 lbs) s s o O s o 4581 kg (10,100lbs) S s o o s o
W150 4x 4 2921 mm (115 in) 3327 mm (131 in)
s® s o o s© o o s o 3785 mm (149 in) 2903 kg (6400 lbs) s s© o o s o
W250 4x 4 3327 mm Q31 in) 3/85 mm (149 in)
2858 kg (6300 lbs) 2903 kg (6400 lbs)
3402 kg (7500 lbs) s s© o o s o 3327 mm (131 in) 3785 mm (149 in)
3860 kg (8510 lbs) s s o o s o
W350 4x 4 3327mm (131 in) 3946 kg (8700 lbs) s s o o s o 4581 kg (10,100lbs) s s o o s o
D150 AD1 4x 2 61 2495 kg 5500lbs 853 kg 1880 lb 1642 kg 3620lbs 62 2495 kg 2722 kg 5500lbs 6000lbs 804 kg 1021 kg 1772 lbs 2252 lbs 1691 kg 1700 kg 3728 lbs 3748 lbs 31 2722 kg 6000lbs 852 kg 1878 lbs 1870 kg 4122 lbs 32 2722 kg 6000lbs 787 kg 1736 lbs 1934 kg 4264 lbs
D250 AD2 4x 2 62 3357 kg 3860 kg 7400lbs 8510 lbs 1527 kg 1952 kg 3366lbs 4304 lbs 1830 kg 1908 kg 4034 lbs 4206 lbs 32 3357 k 7400lb 1369 k 3019 lbs 4070lbs 1987 kg 2014 kg 4381 lbs 4440lbs
D350 AD3 4x 2 62(4) 3946 kg 4581 kg 8700lbs 10,100lbs 2001 kg 2485 kg 4411 lbs 5478 lbs 1945 kg 2097 kg 4289 lbs 4622 lbs
Max . Tongue
Model GVWR Weight
D/W150/150S Ramcharger
All 800 D/W250 All 900 D/W350
Single Rear Wheels All 1000 Dual Rear Wheels All 1200
GCWR - GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (Total truck, trailer, cargo, people & fluids) AXLE RATIOS
ENGINE TRANSMISSION 3.54 3.90 4.10 4.56
D-150
3.9L Man 5-spd 8,000 8,000 Auto 3-spd 8,800 9,200 Auto. 4-spd. O/D 8,800 9,200
5.2L Auto 3-spd 11,500 12,500 Auto. 4-spd. O/D Auto. 4-spd. H.D.
5.9L Auto. 4-spd H.D. 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 D-250
3.9L Auto. 3-spd. 8,800 9,200
5.2L Auto 4-spd O/D 10,500 10,500 Auto 4-spd H.D 11,500 12,500
5.9L Auto 4-spd H.D 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 D-350
5.9L Auto 4-spd H.D 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 W-150
3.9L Auto. 4-spd. H.D. 8,800 9,200
5.2L Auto. 4-spd. H.D. 11,500 12,500
5.9L Auto 4-spd H.D 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 W-250
5.9L Auto 3-spd 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 W-350
5.9L Auto 3-spd 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000 Auto 4-spd H.D 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000
Ramcharger 4x 2
5.2L Auto. 4-spd. H.D. 11,500 12,500
5.9L Auto 4-spd H.D 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000
Ramcharger 4x 4
5.2L Auto. 4-spd. H.D. 11,500 12,500
5.9L Auto. 4-spd. H.D. 12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000
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Metric and English/SAE Conversion 11 Specification Notations 11
WARNING: THE USEOF INCORRECT ATTACHING HARDWARE CAN RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
It is important to retain the original attaching hardware for assembly of the components If the attaching hardware is not reusable, hardware with equivalent specifications must be used.
The following chart will assist in converting metric units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa
A torque chart for fasteners is provided at the end of each group (of service information). Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications chart to determine torque values not listed in the group (Figs 1 and 2) It is important to be aware that the torque values listed in the chart are based on clean and dry bolt
Torque Specifications 11
threads. Reduce the torque value by 10 percent when the bolt threads are lubricated and by 20 percent if new
SAE and metric bolt/nut threads are not the same The difference is described in the Thread Notation chart.
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater strength. Identification is determined by the on the top of each bolt head (Fig. 1). The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2.
• A grade 2 bolt has no line marks on top of the bolt head
A grade 5 bolt has 3 line marks on top of the bolt head
A grade 7 bolt has 5 line marks on top of the bolt head
1/4-20 11 (95) 14 (125) 1/4-28 11 (95) 17 (150) 5/16-18 23 (200) 31 (270) 5/16-24 27 20 34 25 3/8-16 41 30 54 40 3/8-24 48 35 61 45 7/16-14 68 50 88 65 7/16-20 75 55 95 70 1/2-13 102 75 1/2-20 115 85 9/16-12 142 105 9/16-18 156 115 203 150 5/8-11 203 150 264 195 5/8-18 217 160 285 210 3/4-16 237 175 305 225 J89IN-9
Fig.
J89IN-10
Fig. 2 Metric Bolt Class Identification
Refer to the Metric Conversion chart to convert torque values listed in metric Newton-meters (N»m). Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.)
Classification
Routine Maintenance 2
Starting Assistance (Jump Starting) 9
Vehicle Lifting Recommendations 10 Vehicle Noise Control 2 Vehicle Towing Recommendations 11
Lubrication and maintenance is divided into required and recommended service tasks. The required service tasks must be completed to verify the emission controls function correctly The recommended service tasks should be completed to maintain safety and durability
This information will assist the service personnel in providing maximum protection for each owner's vehicle
Conditions can vary with individual driving habits. It is necessary to schedule maintenance as a time interval as well as a distance interval.
It is the owner's responsibility to determine the applicable driving condition Also to have the vehicle serviced according to the maintenance schedule, and to pay for the necessary parts and labor
Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 3 855 kg (8,500 lbs.) or less must conform to light duty emission standards Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 3 856 kg (8,501 lbs.) or more must conform to heavy duty emission standards.
The GVWR for each vehicle is listed on the Safety Certification Label This label is affixed to the driver side door pillar (Fig. 1).
Additional maintenance and lubrication information is listed in the Owner's Manual
Vehicles subjected to severe driving conditions should decrease the interval between component maintenance Severe driving conditions are defined as:
• Frequent short trip driving less than 24 km (15 miles)
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions
• Trailer towing
• Extensive engine idling
• Sustained high speed operation
• Desert operation
• Frequent starting and stopping
• Cold climate operation