ECU DODGE RAM 1999 Service Service Manual
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FLUID TYPE
Use SAE 80W-90 or 90W hypoid gear lubricant with MIL-L-2105-C
and API GL-5 ratings.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AXLE SHAFT & HUB BEARING
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake
caliper with hose attached, and secure aside. DO NOT allow brake
caliper to hang by brake hose. Remove brake rotor. Remove ABS wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). Remove grease cap from center of front
hub. Remove cotter pin from end of axle shaft. Remove axle nut and
washer.
2) Remove hub/bearing assembly-to-knuckle bolts. Remove
hub/bearing assembly from steering knuckle and axle shaft. Remove
brake dust shield. To remove right (passenger-side) axle shaft,
carefully pull axle shaft from axle housing.
NOTE: Left axle shaft will disengage from collar located on
intermediate axle shaft.
3) To remove left (driver's side) axle shaft, disconnect
electrical connector and vacuum hoses at vacuum shift motor. Remove
bolts, vacuum shift motor and gasket. Carefully pull axle shaft from
axle housing and collar on intermediate axle shaft.
Installation
1) Install NEW oil seal on axle shaft with seal lip facing
toward splines on differential end of axle shaft. Coat seal lip with
wheel bearing grease.
2) Install right axle shaft into axle housing. Ensure axle
shaft engages with side gears in differential.
3) To install left axle shaft, ensure collar is engaged with
splines on intermediate axle shaft. Install left axle shaft into axle
housing. Ensure axle shaft engages with splines on collar. Install
vacuum shift motor, ensuring fork on vacuum shift motor engages groove
on collar. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Apply
silicone rubber sealant to edge of grease cap before installing.
Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure transmission and
transfer selector levers case are in Neutral. Reference mark drive
shaft and pinion flange for reassembly reference.
2) Remove bolts and "U" joint straps at pinion flange. Remove
center carrier bearing bolts (if equipped). Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION: The "U" joint components are not serviceable. Replace
complete assembly. DO NOT reuse.
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DRIV E A XLE S - P O W ER -L O K
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 DRIVE AXLES
CHRY - Power-Lok
Ram Pickup
IDENTIFICATION
POWER-LOK DIFFERENTIAL APPLICATION \
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Application Axle Ring Axle
Model Gear Size Ratio
Ram Pickup ........ Rear Axle ... 10.5" (266.7 mm) ..... 267 RBI\
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NOTE: For rear axles with limited-slip differentials, see TRAC-LOK
article.
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
A Rear Beam-Design Iron (RBI) axle is an iron casting axle
and differential housing with axle shaft tubes extending from either
side. Tubes are pressed to form a one-piece full-floating axle
housing.
Power-Lok differential assembly is optional equipment. The
differential assembly is a limited-slip type differential. It is
similar in operation to a conventional type differential, except for 2
clutch packs located at the side gears in the differential case. See
Fig. 1 . Clutch packs provide differential action when required for
turning corners, and transmit equal torque to both wheels when driving
straight ahead.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
Axle ratio can be identified by axle identification tag
attached to axle housing cover. See AXLE RATIO SPECIFICATIONS table.
AXLE RATIO SPECIFICATIONS
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Application Ratio
Ram Pickup ......................................... 3.54:1 & 4.10:1
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WARNING: Whenever rotating wheels, DO NOT use engine to rotate
individual wheels unless both rear wheels are off ground and
vehicle is securely supported.
LUBRICATION
CAPACITY
DRIVE AXLE CAPACITY ( 1) \
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Ram Pickup ........................................... ( 2) 7.0 (3.3)
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(1) - Approximate drive axle capacity listed. Lubricant level should
be within 1/2" below bottom of oil filler hole in axle housing
cover.
( 2) - Add container of Mopar Gear Oil Friction Modifier when
refilling.
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FLUID TYPE
Use SAE 80W-90 or SAE 90W hypoid gear lubricant with MIL-L-
2105-B and API GL-5 ratings. Also add a container of Mopar Gear Oil
Friction Modifier when refilling.
FLUID DRAIN & REFILL
1) With lubricant of rear axle assembly at normal operating
temperature, raise and support vehicle so rear wheels are free to
rotate. Clean around axle housing cover. Loosen axle housing cover
bolts. Drain lubricant from axle housing. Remove bolts and axle
housing cover.
2) Position differential so hole in differential case faces
down. Wipe all accessible areas of axle housing. Ensure sealing
surfaces on axle housing and cover are clean. Apply a 1/4" thick bead
of silicone sealant on inside of bolt holes and along sealing surfaces
on axle housing cover.
3) Install axle housing cover, axle identification tag and
retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Remove oil
filler plug. Add a container of Mopar Gear Oil Friction Modifier. Fill
axle with gear lube. Install oil filler plug. Lower vehicle.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
DIFFERENTIAL NOISE
1) Ensure differential lubricant is at normal operating
temperature. Road test vehicle. Note if differential noise exists in
turns, but not during straight-ahead driving. Probable cause is
incorrect or insufficient rear axle lubricant or additive.
2) Drain and refill rear axle. See FLUID DRAIN & REFILL under
LUBRICATION. Road test vehicle and note if noise still exists, it may
be necessary to disassemble rear axle so differential can be repaired.
See RBI FULL-FLOATING AXLES article for removal of differential case.
TESTING
NOTE: Power-Lok differential can be tested without removing
differential carrier from axle housing. Either test can be
used to check drive axle.
TEST I
1) Place blocks under both front wheels. Ensure engine is off
and transmission is in Neutral. Release parking brake. Raise one rear
wheel until it is completely clear of the floor. Remove wheel. Install
Adapter (6790) to wheel studs, and tighten securely.
2) Using torque wrench on adapter, rotate axle, and record
torque required. Repeat procedure for remaining rear wheel position.
If rotational torque for either rear wheel is less than 30 ft. lbs.
(41 N.m) or greater than 200 ft. lbs. (271 N.m), Power-Lok unit must\
be replaced or repaired.
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Inspect clutch components for scoring, wear or damage. Replace
components if necessary.
NOTE: If any clutch pack components are defective, replace both
clutch packs.
NOTE: Ensure axle shaft is positioned in vise so splines on axle
shaft extend approximately 3.00" (76.2 mm) above top of
vise.
Reassembly
1) Place axle shaft that was removed from differential in
soft-jaw vise with splines facing upward to serve as an alignment
device for component assembly.
2) Lubricate all components with gear lube. Assemble
components on axle shaft. Ensure all clutch plates are saturated with
gear lube. Install all clutch components and clutch ring on each side
gear. Ensure components are installed in proper sequence and in
original location. See Fig. 1.
3) Align all tabs on clutch plates, and secure with retaining
clips. Remove clutch component/side gear assembly from axle shaft.
Install assembly in differential case lower half. Ensure clutch is
fully seated in differential case lower half.
4) Install pinion cross shaft and pinion gears is
differential case lower half. Ensure reference marks on pinion cross
shaft and differential case lower half are aligned.
5) Install remaining clutch components and side gear on
differential case lower half. Install differential case upper half on
differential case lower half with reference marks aligned.
6) Install differential case half retaining bolts finger
tight. Place differential case assembly on axle shaft mounted in vise.
Ensure splines on axle shaft engage with side gear splines.
7) Install other axle shaft through differential case upper
half and into side gear. Ensure splines on axle shaft engage with side
gear splines. This must be done to ensure proper alignment of all
components.
NOTE: Different grade differential case half retaining bolts may be
used. Note number of radial lines on head of the bolt before
tightening bolts, as different torque specifications are
used.
8) Ensure both axle shafts are fully engaged. Tighten
differential case half bolts evenly in alternating pattern to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
9) Remove axle shaft. Remove differential case assembly from
axle shaft in vise. Ensure pinion cross shaft is relatively tight on
its ramp. Clearance should not exceed .010" (.25 mm) and should be
equal at all 4 areas.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Axle Housing Cover Bolt .................................... 30 (41)\
Differential Case Half Bolt
7 Radial Lines Or No. 180 Stamp ................. 90-100 (122-136)\
All Others ......................................... 65-70 (88-95)\
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DRIV E A XLE - T R AC -L O K
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 DRIVE AXLES
CHRY - Trac-Lok
Dakota, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
IDENTIFICATION
TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL APPLICATION (REAR AXLE) \
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Size Model
Dakota .................... 8 1/4" ........................... ( 1)
Ram Pickup ............ 9 3/4" ....................... 248 RBI
10 3/4" ....................... 267 RBI
11" ....................... 286 RBI
Ram Van/Wagon ............. 9 3/4" ....................... 248 RBI
( 1) - Manufacturer does not designate axle model.
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NOTE: For rear axles with limited-slip differentials, see POWER-LOK
- RAM PICKUP article.
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
A Rear Beam-Design Iron (RBI) axle is an iron casting axle
and differential housing with axle shaft tubes extending from either
side. Tubes are pressed in to form a one-piece full-floating axle
housing.
Trac-Lok differential assembly is optional equipment. The
Trac-Lok differential assembly is a limited-slip type differential. It
is similar in operation to a conventional type differential, except
for 2 clutch packs located at the side gears in the differential case.
See Fig. 1 . Clutch packs provide differential action when required for
turning corners, and transmit equal torque to both wheels when driving
straight ahead.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
Axle ratio can be identified by axle identification tag
attached to axle housing cover. See AXLE RATIO SPECIFICATIONS table.
AXLE RATIO SPECIFICATIONS
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Application Ratio
Dakota ..................................... 3.21:1, 3.55:1 & 3.92:1
Ram Pickup
248 RBI .......................................... 3.55:1 & 4.10:1
267 & 286 RBI .................................... 3.54:1 & 4.10:1
Ram Van/Wagon ...................................... 3.55:1 & 4.10:1
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WARNING: Whenever rotating wheels, DO NOT use engine to rotate wheels
unless both rear wheels are off the ground and vehicle is
securely supported.
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TESTING
NOTE: Trac-Lok differential can be tested without removing
differential case from axle housing.
1) Place blocks under both front wheels. Ensure engine is off
and transmission is in Neutral. Release parking brake. Raise one rear
wheel until it is completely clear of the floor. Remove wheel. Install
Adapter (6790) to wheel studs and tighten securely.
2) Using torque wrench on adapter, rotate axle and record
torque required. Repeat procedure for remaining rear wheel position.
If rotational torque for either rear wheel is less than 30 ft. lbs.
(40.1 N.m) or greater than 200 ft. lbs. (271 N.m), Trac-Lok unit mus\
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be replaced or repaired.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Servicing procedure is same as that used for standard
differential. See RBI FULL FLOATING AXLES article for servicing
procedures.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
Disassembly
1) Place appropriate side gear holding tool in soft-jaw vise.
Position differential carrier on holding tool. Remove ring gear, if
necessary. Ring gear removal is only necessary when ring gear is being
replaced.
2) Remove roll pin holding pinion mate shaft into housing.
Remove pinion gear mate shaft. A drift and hammer can be used if
necessary. See Fig. 1.
3) Install appropriate Step Plate on lower side gear. Install
appropriate threaded forcing screw into upper side gear. See Fig. 2.
4) Thread Forcing Screw into threaded adapter disc until
forcing screw is centered in threaded adapter disc. Perform STEP 1
shown in illustration. See Fig. 2.
5) Place small screwdriver in slot of threaded adapter disc
to prevent disc from rotating. Tighten forcing screw to relieve
tension from clutch pack.
6) Remove pinion gear thrust washers. Loosen forcing screw to
release pressure from clutch pack. Install appropriate turning bar in
hole on side of differential case. Perform STEP 2 shown in
illustration. See Fig. 2.
7) Using turning bar, rotate differential case until pinion
gears can be removed. Remove pinion gears. Remove turning bar, forcing
screw, step plate, and threaded adapter disc from differential case.
8) Remove upper side gear and clutch pack. See Fig. 1. Remove
differential case from axle shaft. Remove remaining side gear and
clutch pack from differential case.
CAUTION: Mark clutch pack location for reassembly reference. Note
position of clutch pack components before removing clutch
pack retainers. Clutch packs must be assembled in correct
order and installed in original location.
9) Remove clutch pack retainers from clutch pack. Keeping
clutch pack components in correct order, disassemble clutch pack.
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![DODGE RAM 1999 Service Service Manual WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
See SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE) .
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
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See SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE) .
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
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WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
See SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE) .
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Transmission connector
leaking ................ .. ..... See TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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ELE C TR IC AL C O M PO NEN T L O CATO R
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1999 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATION
Chrysler Motors Electrical Component Location
Dodge; Ram Pickup
SAFETY PRECAUTION
WARNING: When working on vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), never apply electrical voltage to the system.
This could cause the SRS (air bag) to be deployed.
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS
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A/C Compressor Clutch Relay On power distribution center.
Automatic Shut Down Relay On power distribution center.
Blower Motor Relay On power distribution center.
Central Timer Module Left side of dash, inboard of
steering column opening.
Combination Flasher Left side of dash, on
junction block.
Engine Starter Motor Relay On power distribution center.
Fog Lamp Relay On power distribution center.
Fuel Heater Relay (Diesel) On power distribution center.
Fuel Pump Relay On power distribution center.
Horn Relay On power distribution center.
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 1
(Diesel) On left inner fender, below
left battery.
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 2
(Diesel) On left inner fender, below
left battery.
Quad High Beam Relay On power distribution center.
Radio Choke Relay Behind center of dash, on
support.
Security Relay On power distribution center.
Trailer Tow Relay On power distribution center.
Transmission Control Relay On power distribution center.
Wiper Motor Relay On power distribution center.
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IGNITION SWITCHES
INDICATOR LIGHTS
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPADS AND TRANSMITTERS
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERS
LEDS
LENSES
MICROPHONES
MIRRORS (ELECTROCHROMATIC AND HEATED)
MOTORS
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHES
ODOMETERS
ODOMETERS, SPEEDOMETERS AND TACHOMETERS (CABLE-DRIVEN)
PULLEYS
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS
RELAY BOXES
RELAYS
SEALED BEAMS
SEAT HEATERS
SECURITY ALARM SENSORS
SIRENS
SOLENOIDS
SPEAKERS AND MICROPHONES
SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER LINKAGES AND CABLES
SPEEDOMETER CABLES
SPEEDOMETERS
STARTERS
SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS
SWITCHES
TACHOMETER CABLES
TACHOMETERS
TAPE PLAYERS AND CD PLAYERS
TENSIONERS
TIMERS
TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS
TRANSCEIVERS
TRANSDUCERS
VACUUM ACCUMULATORS (RESERVOIRS)
VACUUM RESERVOIRS
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENDERS
WASHER PUMPS
WIPER ARMS AND BLADES
WIPER BLADES
WIPER HOSES AND NOZZLES
WIPER LINKAGES
WIPER NOZZLES
WIPER PUMP RESERVOIRS
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
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missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal
end does not require repair or replacement.
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BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
See BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE .
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
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Condition Code Procedure
Battery improperly
secured ................ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent, not affecting