clock DODGE RAM 1999 Service Service Manual

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 20: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
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DISTRIBUTOR
Removal (Dakota 2.5L)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet duct
between throttle body and air cleaner assembly. Remove distributor
cap. Disconnect electrical connector for distributor.
2) Remove spark plug from cylinder No. 1 at timing chain end
of engine. Rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine)
until cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke\
and timing mark on vibration damper aligns with "0" degree timing mark
on timing chain cover. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise to
align timing marks.
3) Remove distributor hold-down bolt and hold-down clamp.
Remove distributor with gasket from cylinder block.

rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine) until
cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke and
timing mark on vibration damper aligns with "0" degree timing mark on
timing chain cover. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise to align
timing marks. Go to next step.
3) Check position of slot in oil pump drive gear in cylinder
block. The slot in oil pump drive gear should be at approximately the
10 o'clock position. Rotate oil pump drive gear if necessary.
4) If installing a factory replacement distributor, go to
next step. If installing original or used distributor, remove camshaft
position sensor from distributor. See Fig. 13. Rotate distributor
shaft and install a 3/16" (4.76 mm) diameter drift through proper
alignment hole in plastic ring and into access hole in bottom of
distributor housing. See Fig. 22. This prevents distributor shaft from
rotating. Go to next step.
CAUTION: There are 4 different alignment holes in the plastic ring.
Ensure proper alignment hole is used when installing drift
into plastic ring and distributor housing.
Fig. 22: Locating Alignment Hole On Plastic Ring (Dakota 2.5L)
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5) Ensure distributor mounting area on cylinder block is
clean. Install NEW gasket on distributor. Install distributor rotor on
distributor shaft. Position distributor so center of hold-down bolt
area on distributor housing is at 1 o'clock position on cylinder

block. Install distributor so distributor shaft engages with slot in
oil pump drive gear. It may be necessary to slightly rotate
distributor during installation.
6) When distributor is fully seated, the distributor rotor
should be at 3 o'clock position and center of hold-down bolt area on
distributor housing should align with distributor hold-down bolt area
on cylinder block.
7) Install hold-down clamp and distributor hold-down bolt.
Tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
8) If installing a factory replacement distributor, remove
plastic alignment pin from distributor housing. If installing original
or used distributor, remove drift from distributor housing and
reinstall camshaft position sensor. On all applications, install
distributor cap and remaining components. Base ignition timing is
nonadjustable, as ignition timing and timing advance are controlled by
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Removal (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. On Ram Van and Ram
Wagon, remove engine cover. On all models, remove air cleaner
assembly. Remove distributor cap. Disconnect electrical connector for
distributor.
2) Rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine)\
until cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke\
and timing mark on vibration damper aligns with TDC timing mark on
timing chain cover. Cylinder No. 1 is the front cylinder on driver's
side of engine.
3) Ensure distributor rotor aligns with cylinder No. 1
alignment mark on camshaft position sensor. See Fig. 23. If
distributor rotor is not properly aligned, rotate crankshaft clockwise
one full revolution. Ensure distributor rotor aligns with terminal for
cylinder No. 1 on distributor cap.
4) Scribe a mark on distributor and adjacent component to
indicate rotor and distributor housing position for installation
reference. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and hold-down clamp.
Remove distributor with "O" ring from cylinder block.
Fig. 23: Aligning Distributor Rotor With Camshaft Position Sensor
(Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Ram
Van & Ram Wagon)
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Installation
1) If engine has not been rotated after removing distributor,
go to next step. If engine was rotated after removing distributor,
rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine) until
cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke and
timing mark on vibration damper aligns with TDC timing mark on timing
chain cover. Go to next step.
2) Ensure distributor mounting area on cylinder block is
clean. Install NEW "O" ring on distributor if necessary. Apply light
coat of engine oil on "O" ring.
3) Position distributor rotor so it aligns with terminal for
cylinder No. 1 on distributor cap. Install distributor. Ensure
distributor engages with slot in oil pump drive gear. Install hold-
down clamp and distributor hold-down bolt. DO NOT tighten distributor
hold-down bolt at this time.
4) Rotate distributor until distributor rotor aligns with
cylinder No. 1 alignment mark on camshaft position sensor. See Fig. 23
. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure.
5) Base ignition timing is nonadjustable. Base ignition
timing and timing advance are controlled by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). Distributor position is used to determine the fuel
system synchronization. To check for correct distributor position and
fuel system synchronization, see FUEL SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION under
FUEL SYSTEM in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
IGNITION COIL
Removal & Installation (Dakota 2.5L)
Ignition coil is located on side of engine, near distributor.
Service procedure is primarily an unbolt and bolt-on procedure.
Tighten ignition coil retaining bolts or nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango &
Ram Van/Wagon)
1) Ignition coil is located on front of passenger's side
cylinder head. Disconnect spark plug wires and electrical connector
from ignition coil.
CAUTION: Ignition coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts hold
the idler pulley for the accessory drive belt, as these bolts
are under tension. If necessary to remove these bolts,
accessory drive belt must be removed first.
2) Remove ignition coil retaining bolts or nuts with ignition
coil from the ignition coil mounting bracket. DO NOT remove ignition
coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts, as these bolts are under
tension.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten ignition
coil retaining bolts or nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L)
1) On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L with light-duty emissions, ignition
coil is located on front of passenger's side cylinder head. On 5.9L
with heavy-duty emissions, ignition coil is located on top of air
injection pump. On all models, disconnect spark plug wires and
electrical connector from ignition coil.
CAUTION: On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L with light-duty emissions, ignition
coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts hold the idler

Removal & Installation
Fuel pressure regulator is incorporated with the fuel filter.
For servicing for fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator, see FUEL
FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
FUEL PUMP
Removal & Installation
Fuel pump is incorporated into the fuel pump module. See FUEL
PUMP MODULE.
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER
Removal & Installation
1) Fuel pump inlet strainer is mounted on fuel pump module.
See Fig. 31 . Remove fuel pump module. See FUEL PUMP MODULE.
2) Spread locking tabs on bottom of fuel pump module and
remove fuel pump inlet strainer from fuel pump module. See Fig. 31.
Remove "O" ring from end of fuel pump module if "O" ring was not
removed with fuel pump inlet strainer.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure "O" ring is
properly seated when installing fuel pump inlet strainer. Reinstall
fuel pump module using proper procedure.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
Removal (Dakota)
1) Fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank. See
Fig. 27 . Fuel tank must be removed for servicing of fuel pump module.
Remove fuel tank. See FUEL TANK.
2) Ensure area around fuel pump module is clean. Using Fuel
Pump Module Lock Nut Spanner Wrench (6856), remove fuel pump module
lock nut. See Fig. 32. Remove fuel pump module with rubber gasket from
fuel tank.
CAUTION: When fuel pump module is removed from fuel tank, rubber
gasket must be replaced. DO NOT reuse rubber gasket.
Installation
1) Ensure sealing area on fuel tank is clean. Using NEW
rubber gasket, install fuel pump module on fuel tank. DO NOT reuse
rubber gasket. Ensure rubber gasket remains in place.
NOTE: Fuel pump module must be properly positioned in fuel tank to
prevent float from contacting the fuel tank.
2) Rotate fuel pump module so alignment arrow on fuel pump
module is at 7 o'clock position and aligns with reference mark on fuel
tank. See Fig. 33. Install and hand tighten fuel pump module lock nut.
3) Note location of fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump
module. See Fig. 27. Ensure fuel filter/pressure regulator is
positioned on fuel pump module so fuel line fitting on side fuel
filter/fuel pressure regulator points toward driver's side of vehicle.
4) Hold fuel pump module in place while tightening fuel pump
module lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Reinstall
fuel tank using proper procedure.

Fig. 28. Fuel tank must be removed for servicing of fuel pump module.
Remove fuel tank. See FUEL TANK under FUEL SYSTEM.
2) Ensure area around fuel pump module is clean. Rotate fuel
filter/pressure regulator so fuel line fitting on side fuel
filter/fuel pressure regulator points toward center of fuel pump
module.
3) Note location of metal fuel pump module lock ring and
locking fingers on the fuel tank. See Fig. 34. There are 6 locking
fingers molded into the plastic fuel tank.
4) Apply a small amount of engine oil on each locking finger
at the fuel pump module lock ring area. Engine oil will act as a
lubricant when removing fuel pump module lock ring.
5) Note location of lock tab on fuel pump module lock ring.
Pry lock tab backward while using a hammer and brass drift to tap fuel
pump module lock ring counterclockwise. Remove fuel pump module lock
ring, fuel pump module and rubber gasket from fuel tank.
CAUTION: When fuel pump module is removed from fuel tank, rubber
gasket must be replaced. DO NOT reuse rubber gasket.
Installation
1) Ensure sealing area on fuel tank is clean. Using NEW
rubber gasket, install fuel pump module on fuel tank. DO NOT reuse
rubber gasket. Ensure rubber gasket remains in place.
NOTE: Fuel pump module must be properly positioned in fuel tank to
prevent float from contacting the fuel tank.
2) Rotate fuel pump module so fuel pump is properly
positioned in the fuel tank. See Fig. 34. Apply a small amount of
engine oil on each locking finger at fuel pump module lock ring area.
Install fuel pump lock ring on fuel pump module.
3) Using a hammer and brass drift, tap fuel pump module lock
ring clockwise until the 6 locking fingers engage in fuel pump module
lock ring and lock tab engages notch on fuel pump module lock ring.
Ensure lock tab fully engages with notch on fuel pump module lock
ring. Reinstall fuel tank using proper procedure.
Fig. 34: Locating Fuel Pump Module Lock Ring, Locking Fingers &
Positioning Fuel Pump Module In Fuel Tank (Durango)
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Removal (Ram Pickup)

STE ER IN G C O LU M N

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 STEERING
CHRY - Steering Columns - Trucks & Vans
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon,
Town & Country, Voyager
WARNING: All models are equipped with Air Bag Restraint System (ABRS).
See AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS before working on vehicle. Use
caution when working around steering column (air bag could
deploy).
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist
until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
All models use collapsible steering columns with an integral
ignition switch and locking device. See Fig. 1. Optional tilt wheel is
available.
AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS
Follow precautions when working with air bag systems:
* When performing air bag repairs, disable ABRS. See AIR BAG
DISABLING.
* Use caution when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a
sensor. All sensors or mounting bracket bolts must be
carefully torqued to ensure proper sensor operation.
* Never apply power to ABRS if a sensor is not rigidly attached
to vehicle.
* To avoid accidental air bag deployment while trouble shooting
ABRS, DO NOT use electrical test equipment, such as AC
-powered or battery-powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc.
* Always carry air bag module with trim cover away from body.
Always place inflatable module on workbench with trim cover
up, away from loose objects.
* DO NOT install used air bag parts from another vehicle. Use
NEW parts only. DO NOT disassemble or tamper with air bag
assembly.
* Wait at least 2 minutes after disconnecting battery before
proceeding with repairs or trouble shooting system. For a
short time after battery is disconnected, ABRS retains enough
voltage to deploy air bag.
NOTE: For additional information, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT section.
AIR BAG DISABLING
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. Disconnect 2-
way yellow clockspring harness connector, located on top of fuse block
between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness. Clockspring
connector may also be disconnected at Air Bag System Diagnostic Module
(ASDM).

clockspring connector. Connect negative battery cable. On column shift
models, install NEW shift lever bushing using pliers and back-up
washer to snap bushing into place. Use a multipurpose grease to aid
installation.
6) Connect gearshift cable rod to shift lever by snapping rod
into bushing with pliers.
Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Typical)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
OVERHAUL
NOTE: Steering column is not serviceable, except for trim, switches
and steering wheel. If service is required, replace column.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Steering Wheel Nut
Except Dakota ............................................ 45 (61)\
Dakota ................................................... 35 (47)\
Upper Coupler Bolt
Dakota, Ram Pickup & Ram Van/Wagon ....................... 36 (49)\
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager ....................... 20 (27)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Steering Column-To-Instrument Panel Bracket Bolt/Nut
Except Dakota ........................................... 105 (12)\

switch connector. See Fig. 4. If continuity does not exist, repair
open Black/Red wire. If continuity exists, go to next step.
3) Check continuity between ground and Black/Red wire at
steering column horn switch connector. If continuity does not exist,
go to next step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in
Black/Red wire.
4) Continuity between horn switch terminal and ground.
Continuity should exist with horn switch depressed. Continuity should
not exist without horn switch depressed. If continuity is not as
specified, replace horn switch. If continuity is as specified, install
horn relay and go to HORN under COMPONENT TESTS.
TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMS
1) If bulbs burn out rapidly, check charging system for
overcharging condition. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS
article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS. If charging system is okay, go
to next step. If charging system is not okay, repair as necessary.
2) If problem is turn signals failing to cancel after a turn,
inspect multifunction switch or cancelling cam lobes on clockspring
for damage or improper installation. If problem exists, repair as
necessary. If problem does not exist, go to next step.
3) Turn ignition on. Actuate turn signal switch or hazard
warning switch. Observe turn signal indicator light(s) in instrument
cluster. If flash rate is very high, check for a bulb that is not lit
or is dimly lit. Repair circuit or replace bulb as necessary. If turn
signals fail to light, go to next step.
4) Turn ignition off. Check turn signal fuse in junction
block and/or hazard warning fuse in PDC. If fuses are okay, go to next
step. If either fuse is blown, repair short circuit and replace fuse.
5) Check for battery voltage at hazard warning fuse in PDC.
Turn ignition on. Check for battery voltage at turn signal fuse in
junction block. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery
voltage does not exist, repair open circuit to battery or ignition
switch as necessary.
6) Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove combination flasher from junction block and replace with a
known good unit. Connect battery cable and test operation of turn
signal and hazard warning systems. If operation is okay, discard
faulty flasher. If operation is not okay, go to next step.
7) Turn ignition on. Check for battery voltage at combination
flasher terminals No. 51 and 48 in junction block. If battery voltage
exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair
open circuit to fuse in junction block or PDC as necessary.
8) Disconnect negative battery cable. Check continuity
between combination flasher terminal No. 50 and ground. If continuity
exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open
ground circuit.
9) Disconnect multifunction switch harness connector. Check
continuity between junction block terminal No. 4 and multifunction
switch terminal No. 13 (Pink wire). If continuity exists, go to next
step. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Pink wire between
multifunction switch and junction block.
10) Check continuity between junction block terminal No. 13
and multifunction switch terminal No. 17 (Red/White wire). If
continuity exists, test multifunction switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
under COMPONENT TESTS. If continuity does not exist, repair open in
Red/White wire between junction block and multifunction switch.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service

After pulley installation, run the engine until warm. See
PUMP PULLEY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If drive belt chirps, move
pulley outward approximately .020" (0.5 mm). If noise increases, press\
pulley inward .040" (1.0 mm). Ensure pulley does not contact mounting
bolts.
THRUST BEARING PRELOAD
NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removing steering gear from vehicle
before performing any adjustments.
1) Remove steering gear from vehicle. See STEERING GEAR under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure steering gear is empty of hydraulic
fluid. Rotate steering from stop-to-stop several times to drain fluid.
Loosen lock nut on adjuster plug. See Fig. 3. Using spanner wrench,
rotate adjuster plug clockwise until plug is seated in housing. Torque
will be approximately 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m).
Fig. 3: Measuring Thrust Bearing Preload
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
2) Place reference mark on steering gear housing adjacent to
one hole in adjuster plug. Measure counterclockwise about 1/2" (13 mm)\