5.9l DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

(4) Align the condenser lower mounting tabs to the
mounting flanges.
(5) Install the two bolts that secure the condenser/
cooling fan assembly to the upper front crossmember.
Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N´m (95 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect the wire harness connector to the con-
denser cooling fan motor.
(7) Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line
fitting and condenser outlet port.
(8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a spe-
cial material for the R-134a system. Use only refrig-
erant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(9) Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet
port.
(10) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
liquid line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to
20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(11) Install the plastic cover onto the condenser
outlet stud.
(12) Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge
line fitting and condenser inlet port.(13) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fit-
ting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a
special material for the R-134a system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(14) Connect the discharge line to the condenser
inlet port.
(15) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
discharge line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the
nut to 20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(16) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(17) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).
(18) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE).
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
(1) Position the condenser into the engine compart-
ment.
(2) Install the four bolts that secure the condenser
to the charge air cooler. Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N´m
(95 in. lbs.).
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line
fitting and condenser outlet port.
(4) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a spe-
cial material for the R-134a system. Use only refrig-
erant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(5) Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet
port.
(6) Install and tighten the nut that secures the liq-
uid line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to
20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(7) Install the plastic cover onto the condenser out-
let stud.
(8) Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge
line fitting and condenser inlet port.
(9) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fit-
ting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a
special material for the R-134a system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
Fig. 12 Condenser - 5.9L Diesel Engine
1 - DISCHARGE LINE
2 - MOUNTING BOLT
3 - LIQUID LINE
4 - MOUNTING BOLT
5 - A/C CONDENSER
6 - MOUNTING BOLT
7 - MOUNTING BOLT
24 - 54 PLUMBINGDR
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)

(8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a spe-
cial material for the R-134a system. Use only refrig-
erant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(9) Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet
port.
(10) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
liquid line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to
20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(11) Install the plastic cover onto the condenser
outlet stud.
(12) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction
line fitting and condenser inlet port.
(13) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fit-
ting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a
special material for the R-134a system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(14) Connect the suction line to the condenser inlet
port.
(15) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
suction line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut
to 20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(16) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(17) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).(18) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE).
A/C DISCHARGE LINE
DESCRIPTION
The A/C discharge line is the refrigerant line that
goes from the A/C compressor to the A/C condenser.
The A/C discharge line for the 5.9L Diesel engine is
serviced as an assembly with the suction line. The
A/C discharge line has no serviceable parts except
the rubber O-ring seals.
CAUTION: Use only O-ring seals specified for the
vehicle. Failure to use correct O-ring seal will cause
the refrigerant system connection to leak.
The O-ring seals used on the connections are made
from a special type of rubber not affected by R-134a
refrigerant. The O-ring seals must be replaced when-
ever the A/C discharge line is removed and installed.
If the A/C discharge line is found to be leaking or
is damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
A/C pressure transducer.
(4) Remove the nut that secures the discharge line
fitting to the condenser inlet port (Fig. 15).
(5) Disconnect the discharge line from the con-
denser.
(6) Remove the O-ring seal from the discharge line
fitting and discard.
(7) Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line
fitting and condenser inlet port.
(8) Remove the bolt that secures the suction/dis-
charge line assembly to the A/C compressor.
Fig. 14 Condenser/Cooling Fan Assembly
1 - LH MOUNTING BOLT
2 - FRONT UPPER CROSSMEMBER
3 - LOWER MOUNTING FLANGE
4 - UPPER MOUNTING SCREW (2)
5 - LOWER MOUNTING SCREW (2)
6 - MOUNTING TABS
7 - CONDENSER COOLING FAN MOTOR
8 - COOLING FAN WIRE CONNECTOR
9 - RH MOUNTING BOLT
24 - 56 PLUMBINGDR
A/C CONDENSER FAN (Continued)

(9) Disconnect the suction/discharge line assembly
from the A/C compressor.
(10) Remove the O-ring seals from the suction and
discharge line fittings and discard.
(11) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened
refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
(12) Remove the secondary retaining clip from the
spring-lock coupler that secures the suction line to
the accumulator outlet tube (Fig. 16).
(13) Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, dis-
connect the suction line from the accumulator outlet
tube fitting (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COU-
PLER - REMOVAL).
(14) Remove the O-ring seal from the accumulator
outlet tube fitting and discard.
(15) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suc-
tion line and the accumulator outlet tube fitting.
(16) Remove the suction/discharge line assembly
from the engine compartment.
(17) If necessary, remove the A/C pressure trans-
ducer from the discharge line.
REMOVAL - 3.7L/4.7L AND 5.7L HEMI ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
A/C pressure transducer (Fig. 17) or (Fig. 18),
depending on application.
(4) Remove the nut that secures the discharge line
fitting to the condenser inlet port.
(5) Disconnect the discharge line from the con-
denser.
(6) Remove the O-ring seal from the discharge line
fitting and discard.
Fig. 15 A/C Discharge Line - 5.9L Diesel Engine
1 - CONDENSER
2 - NUT
3 - LIQUID LINE
4 - NUT
5 - PRESSURE TRANSDUCER WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - BOLT
8 - SUCTION/DISCHARGE LINE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 16 A/C Accumulator - Typical
1 - RH INNER FENDER
2 - ACCUMULATOR INLET TUBE
3 - A/C LINE SECONDARY RETAINING CLIP
4 - EVAPORATOR OUTLET TUBE
5 - BOLTS (2)
6 - ACCUMULATOR
7 - SUCTION LINE
8 - A/C LOW PRESSURE SERVICE PORT
9 - A/C LINE SECONDARY RETAINING CLIP
DRPLUMBING 24 - 57
A/C DISCHARGE LINE (Continued)

(7) Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line
fitting and condenser inlet port.
(8) Remove the nut that secures the discharge line
fitting to the A/C compressor.
(9) Disconnect the discharge line from the com-
pressor.
(10) Remove the O-ring seal from the discharge
line fitting and discard.
(11) Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge
line fitting and compressor outlet port.
(12) Remove the discharge line from the engine
compartment.
(13) If necessary, remove the A/C pressure trans-
ducer from the discharge line.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
(1) If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer
onto the discharge line using a new O-ring seal.
Tighten the transducer securely.
(2) Position the suction/discharge line assembly
into the engine compartment.
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
and the accumulator outlet tube fitting.(4) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the accumulator out-
let tube fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is
made of a special material for the R-134a system.
Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for
the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
(5) Connect the suction line to the accumulator
outlet tube (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COU-
PLER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the secondary retaining clip onto the
spring-lock coupler that secures the suction line to
the accumulator outlet tube.
(7) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and
discharge line fittings and the compressor ports.
(8) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the suction and
discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings
as they are made of a special material for the R-134a
system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recom-
mended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
(9) Connect the suction/discharge line assembly to
the compressor.
(10) Install and tighten the bolt that secures the
suction/discharge line assembly to the compressor.
Tighten the bolt to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 17 A/C Discharge Line - 3.7L Shown, 4.7L
Typical
1 - NUT
2 - FRONT UPPER CROSSMEMBER
3 - A/C CONDENSER
4 - NUT (2)
5 - SUCTION LINE
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
8 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
9 - A/C DISCHARGE LINE
Fig. 18 A/C Discharge Line - 5.7L Hemi Engine
1 - DISCHARGE LINE
2 - NUT
3 - CONDENSER
4 - NUT
5 - SUCTION LINE
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - NUT
8 - A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
24 - 58 PLUMBINGDR
A/C DISCHARGE LINE (Continued)

(2) Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C
compressor. Cap open lines to prevent moisture from
entering the system.
(3) Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
(4) From the suction and discharge ports on the
A/C compressor, drain the lubricant from the old A/C
compressor into a clean container.
(5) From the suction and discharge ports on the
A/C compressor, drain the lubricant from the new
A/C compressor into a clean container.
(6) Install new lubricant back into the new A/C
compressor in the amount measured from the used
compressor, plus adding any amount of lubricant lost
when the refrigerant system was reclaimed.
(7) Install the A/C compressor and connect the
refrigerant lines. Then evacuate and charge refriger-
ant system.
SERVICE PORT VALVE CORE
DESCRIPTION
A/C SERVICE PORT VALVE CORES
The A/C service port valve cores are serviceable
items. The A/C pressure transducer is mounted on
the high side service port which is located on the dis-
charge line near the A/C compressor. The low side
service port is located on the suction line near the
accumulator outlet tube.
REMOVAL - SERVICE PORT VALVE CORES
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
(1) Remove the protective cap from the low side
service port as necessary.
(2) Remove the A/C pressure transducer from the
high side service port as necessary (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - REMOVAL).
(3) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(4) Using a standard Schrader-type valve core tool,
remove the valve core from the service ports as
required.
(5) Install a plug in or tape over the opened ser-
vice port(s).
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the A/C service port valve core with
clean refrigerant oil prior to installation. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tape or plug from the A/C service
port.
CAUTION: A valve core that is not fully seated in
the A/C service port can result in damage to the
valve during refrigerant system evacuation and
charge. Such damage may result in a loss of sys-
tem refrigerant while uncoupling the charge adapt-
ers.
(3) Using a standard Schrader-type valve core tool,
install and tighten the replacement valve core into
the A/C service ports as required.
(4) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(5) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
(6) Install the A/C pressure transducer to the high
side service port as necessary (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the protective cap onto the A/C service
ports as required.
SUCTION LINE
DESCRIPTION
The suction line is the refrigerant line that goes
from the evaporator outlet tube to the compressor
inlet port. The suction line for the 5.9L Diesel engine
is only serviced as an assembly with the discharge
line. The suction line has no serviceable parts except
the rubber O-rings. If the suction line is found to be
leaking or is damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
24 - 70 PLUMBINGDR
REFRIGERANT OIL (Continued)

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
A/C pressure transducer.
(4) Remove the nut that secures the discharge line
fitting to the condenser inlet port (Fig. 29).
(5) Disconnect the discharge line from the con-
denser.
(6) Remove the O-ring seal from the discharge line
fitting and discard.
(7) Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line
fitting and condenser inlet port.
(8) Remove the bolt that secures the suction/dis-
charge line assembly to the A/C compressor.
(9) Disconnect the suction/discharge line assembly
from the A/C compressor.
(10) Remove the O-ring seals from the suction and
discharge line fittings and discard.
(11) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened
refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.(12) Remove the secondary retaining clip from the
spring-lock coupler that secures the suction line to
the accumulator outlet tube (Fig. 30).
(13) Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, dis-
connect the suction line from the accumulator outlet
tube (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER -
REMOVAL).
(14) Remove the O-ring seal from the accumulator
outlet tube fitting and discard.
(15) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suc-
tion line and the accumulator outlet tube fitting.
(16) Remove the suction/discharge line assembly
from the engine compartment.
(17) If necessary, remove the A/C pressure trans-
ducer from the discharge line.
REMOVAL - 3.7L/4.7L AND 5.7L HEMI ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
Fig. 29 A/C Suction Line - 5.9L Diesel Engine
1 - CONDENSER
2 - NUT
3 - LIQUID LINE
4 - NUT
5 - PRESSURE TRANSDUCER WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - BOLT
8 - SUCTION/DISCHARGE LINE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 30 Suction Line - A/C Accumulator
1 - RH INNER FENDER
2 - ACCUMULATOR INLET TUBE
3 - A/C LINE SECONDARY RETAINING CLIP
4 - EVAPORATOR OUTLET TUBE
5 - BOLTS (2)
6 - ACCUMULATOR
7 - SUCTION LINE
8 - A/C LOW PRESSURE SERVICE PORT
9 - A/C LINE SECONDARY RETAINING CLIP
DRPLUMBING 24 - 71
SUCTION LINE (Continued)

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(3) Remove the nut that secures the suction line
fitting to the compressor inlet port (Fig. 31) or (Fig.
32), depending on application.
(4) Disconnect the suction line from the compres-
sor.
(5) Remove the O-ring seal from the suction line
fitting and discard.
(6) Install plugs in, or tape over the suction line
fitting and compressor inlet port.
(7) Remove the secondary retaining clip from the
spring-lock coupler that secures the suction line to
the accumulator outlet tube (Fig. 33).
(8) Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, dis-
connect the suction line from the accumulator outlet
tube (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER -
REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the O-ring seal from the accumulator
outlet tube fitting and discard.(10) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suc-
tion line and the accumulator outlet tube fitting.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
(1) If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer
onto the discharge line using a new O-ring seal.
Tighten the transducer securely.
(2) Position the suction/discharge line assembly
into the engine compartment.
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
and the accumulator outlet tube fitting.
(4) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the accumulator out-
let tube fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is
made of a special material for the R-134a system.
Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for
the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
(5) Connect the suction line to the accumulator
outlet tube (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COU-
PLER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the secondary retaining clip onto the
spring-lock coupler that secures the suction line to
the accumulator outlet tube.Fig. 31 A/C Discharge Line - 3.7L Shown, 4.7L
Typical
1 - NUT
2 - FRONT UPPER CROSSMEMBER
3 - A/C CONDENSER
4 - NUT (2)
5 - SUCTION LINE
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
8 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
9 - A/C DISCHARGE LINE
Fig. 32 A/C Suction Line - 5.7L Hemi Engine
1 - DISCHARGE LINE
2 - NUT
3 - CONDENSER
4 - NUT
5 - SUCTION LINE
6 - A/C COMPRESSOR
7 - NUT
8 - A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
24 - 72 PLUMBINGDR
SUCTION LINE (Continued)

5.7L V-8
The 5.7L V-8 engine is equipped with a closed
crankcase ventilation system and a Positive Crank-
case Ventilation (PCV) valve.
This system consists of:
²a PCV valve mounted into the top of the intake
manifold, located to the right / rear of the throttle
body (Fig. 12). The PCV valve is sealed to the intake
manifold with 2 o-rings (Fig. 13).
²passages in the intake manifold.
²tubes and hoses to connect the system compo-
nents.
5.9L V-8
The 5.9L V-8 engine is equipped with a closed
crankcase ventilation system and a positive crank-
case ventilation (PCV) valve.
This system consists of a PCV valve mounted on
the cylinder head (valve) cover with a hose extending
from the valve to the intake manifold (Fig. 14).
Another hose connects the opposite cylinder head
(valve) cover to the air cleaner housing to provide a
source of clean air for the system. A separate crank-
case breather/filter is not used.
Fig. 11 CRANKCASE BREATHERS (2) - 3.7L V-6 /
4.7L V-8
1 - CRANKCASE BREATHERS (2)
2 - REAR OF ENGINE
Fig. 12 LOCATION 5.7L PCV VALVE
1 - TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - THROTTLE BODY
3 - AIR RESONATOR
4 - P C V VA LV E
Fig. 13 5.7L PCV VALVE
1 - P C V VA LV E
2 - O-RINGS
3 - ALIGNMENT TABS
25 - 18 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSDR
PCV VALVE (Continued)

OPERATION
The PCV system operates by engine intake mani-
fold vacuum (Fig. 15). Filtered air is routed into the
crankcase through the air cleaner hose. The metered
air, along with crankcase vapors, are drawn through
the PCV valve and into a passage in the intake man-
ifold. The PCV system manages crankcase pressure
and meters blow by gases to the intake system,
reducing engine sludge formation.The PCV valve contains a spring loaded plunger.
This plunger meters the amount of crankcase vapors
routed into the combustion chamber based on intake
manifold vacuum.
When the engine is not operating or during an
engine pop-back, the spring forces the plunger back
against the seat (Fig. 16). This will prevent vapors
from flowing through the valve.
During periods of high manifold vacuum, such as
idle or cruising speeds, vacuum is sufficient to com-
pletely compress spring. It will then pull the plunger
to the top of the valve (Fig. 17). In this position there
is minimal vapor flow through the valve.
During periods of moderate manifold vacuum, the
plunger is only pulled part way back from inlet. This
results in maximum vapor flow through the valve
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 14 PCV VALVE/HOSE - 5.9L V-8
1 - P C V VA LV E
2 - PCV VALVE HOSE CONNECTIONS
Fig. 15 TYPICAL CLOSED CRANKCASE
VENTILATION SYSTEM
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - AIR CLEANER
3 - AIR INTAKE
4 - P C V VA LV E
5 - COMBUSTION CHAMBER
6 - BLOW-BY GASES
7 - CRANKCASE BREATHER/FILTER
Fig. 16 ENGINE OFF OR ENGINE BACKFIRE - NO
VAPOR FLOW
Fig. 17 HIGH INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM -
MINIMAL VAPOR FLOW
Fig. 18 MODERATE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM -
MAXIMUM VAPOR FLOW
DREVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 19
PCV VALVE (Continued)

BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
LOWER.........................2-19,2-34
BALL JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
UPPER..........................2-27,2-36
BALL JOINT - INSTALLATION, LOWER . 2-20,2-35
BALL JOINT - INSTALLATION, UPPER.....2-36
BALL JOINT - REMOVAL, LOWER.....2-19,2-35
BALL JOINT - REMOVAL, UPPER.........2-36
BAND OPERATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, AIR TESTING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH.............21-144
BANDS - ADJUSTMENT...............21-195
BANDS - DESCRIPTION...............21-194
BANDS - OPERATION................21-194
BAR - DESCRIPTION, STABILIZER........2-24
BAR - DESCRIPTION, TORSION..........2-26
BAR - INSTALLATION, STABILIZER....2-25,2-40
BAR - INSTALLATION, TORSION..........2-27
BAR - INSTALLATION, TRACK...........19-38
BAR - OPERATION, STABILIZER..........2-25
BAR - OPERATION, TORSION............2-26
BAR - REMOVAL, STABILIZER.......2-25,2-39
BAR - REMOVAL, TORSION.............2-26
BAR - REMOVAL, TRACK..............19-38
BAR CROSS MEMBER BUSHING -
INSTALLATION, TORSION...............2-15
BAR CROSSMEMBER BUSHING -
REMOVAL, TORSION...................2-13
BASE BRAKE, SPECIFICATIONS...........5-10
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING.............................5-2
BASE BRAKES, SPECIAL TOOLS...........5-5
BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH -
DESCRIPTION.......................23-73
BATTERIES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
RKE TRANSMITTER...................8N-8
BATTERY - DESCRIPTION...............8F-7
BATTERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.....8F-7
BATTERY CABLES - DESCRIPTION.......8F-14
BATTERY CABLES - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8F-15
BATTERY CABLES - INSTALLATION.......8F-17
BATTERY CABLES - OPERATION.........8F-15
BATTERY CABLES - REMOVAL..........8F-16
BATTERY CHARGING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8F-8
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - DESCRIPTION....8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - INSTALLATION . . . 8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - OPERATION.....8F-14
BATTERY HOLDDOWN - REMOVAL.......8F-14
BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING...........8F-5
BATTERY SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION........8F-1
BATTERY SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................8F-2
BATTERY SYSTEM - INSPECTION.........8F-5
BATTERY SYSTEM - OPERATION.........8F-2
BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIFICATIONS......8F-6
BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIAL TOOLS,
SPECIAL TOOLS......................8F-7
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION.......................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
OPERATION.........................8F-21
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL..........................8F-21
BATTERY TESTER - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, USING MICRO 420........8F-12
BATTERY TRAY - DESCRIPTION.........8F-17
BATTERY TRAY - INSTALLATION.........8F-18
BATTERY TRAY - OPERATION...........8F-17
BATTERY TRAY - REMOVAL............8F-17
BEAM INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, HIGH . . 8J-28
BEAM INDICATOR - OPERATION, HIGH....8J-28
BEARING - ADJUSTMENTS, CENTER.......3-9
BEARING - FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CRANKSHAFT MAIN . . 9-134,9-207
BEARING - INSTALLATION, CENTER........3-9
BEARING - INSTALLATION, CLUTCH
RELEASE............................6-10
BEARING - INSTALLATION, HUB
..........2-32
BEARING - INSTALLATION, OUTPUT
SHAFT FRONT
......................21-216
BEARING - INSTALLATION, OUTPUT
SHAFT REAR
.......................21-217
BEARING - INSTALLATION, PILOT
........6-12
BEARING - REMOVAL, CENTER
...........3-9BEARING - REMOVAL, CLUTCH RELEASE . . . 6-9
BEARING - REMOVAL, HUB.............2-31
BEARING - REMOVAL, OUTPUT SHAFT
FRONT............................21-216
BEARING - REMOVAL, OUTPUT SHAFT
REAR.............................21-216
BEARING - REMOVAL, PILOT............6-11
BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD........9-272
BEARING CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, MAIN...................9-274
BEARING FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD........9-129
BEARING FITTING, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - CONNECTING ROD........9-49
BEARING FITTING, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - MAIN...................9-44
BEARINGS - INSPECTION, CRANKSHAFT
MAIN.........................9-135,9-208
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION, AXLE . . 3-125,3-153,
3-44,3-95
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION, CAMSHAFT . . 9-271
BEARINGS - INSTALLATION,
DIFFERENTIAL CASE . . . 3-106,3-134,3-161,3-48,
3-75
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, AXLE . 3-125,3-152,3-43,
3-95
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, CAMSHAFT......9-268
BEARINGS - REMOVAL, DIFFERENTIAL
CASE............3-105,3-134,3-161,3-48,3-75
BELT - 3.7L / 4.7L - INSTALLATION,
DRIVE................................7-26
BELT - 3.7L / 4.7L - REMOVAL, DRIVE.....7-26
BELT - 5.9L DIESEL - INSTALLATION,
DRIVE..............................7-29
BELT - 5.9L DIESEL - REMOVAL, DRIVE....7-29
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION, TIMING...........9-171,9-81
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL,
TIMING........................9-170,9-81
BELT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
ACCESSORY DRIVE................7-24,7-27
BELT - INSTALLATION, FRONT CENTER
SEAT ..............................8O-31
BELT - REMOVAL, FRONT CENTER SEAT . . 8O-30
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
FRONT CENTER SEAT.................8O-29
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
REAR CENTER SEAT..................8O-45
BELT & RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION,
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT...............8O-47
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, FRONT
CENTER SEAT.......................8O-29
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, REAR
CENTER SEAT.......................8O-44
BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL, REAR
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-46
BELT BUCKLE - INSTALLATION, FRONT
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-38
BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL, FRONT
OUTBOARD SEAT....................8O-37
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR INNER........................23-93
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR OUTER.......................23-93
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR INNER........................23-94
BELT MOLDING - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR OUTER.......................23-94
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR INNER........................23-93
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR OUTER.......................23-92
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR INNER........................23-94
BELT MOLDING - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR OUTER.......................23-93
BELT SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, SEAT.....8O-51
BELT SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, SEAT
......................8O-51
BELT SWITCH - OPERATION, SEAT
.......8O-51
BELT TENSION REDUCER -
DESCRIPTION, SEAT
..................8O-53
BELT TENSION REDUCER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, SEAT
..................8O-54
BELT TENSION REDUCER - OPERATION,
SEAT
..............................8O-54BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
DESCRIPTION........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
INSTALLATION........................7-22
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
OPERATION..........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 3.7L / 4.7L -
REMOVAL...........................7-21
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
DESCRIPTION........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
INSTALLATION........................7-24
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
OPERATION..........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - 5.9L DIESEL -
REMOVAL...........................7-23
BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION, SEAT . . 8O-52
BELT TENSIONER - OPERATION, SEAT....8O-53
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - DESCRIPTION....7-22
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - INSTALLATION....7-23
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - OPERATION......7-22
BELT TENSIONER-5.7L - REMOVAL.......7-22
BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER -
INSTALLATION, SEAT.................8O-55
BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER -
REMOVAL, SEAT.....................8O-55
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSPECTION, TIMING.............9-174,9-84
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION, TIMING...........9-176,9-85
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS -
REMOVAL, TIMING.................9-172,9-83
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, CLUSTER.......23-49
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL CENTER......................23-57
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL DRIVER SIDE..................23-58
BEZEL - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT
PANEL HEADLAMP SWITCH............23-56
BEZEL - REMOVAL, CLUSTER...........23-49
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
CENTER............................23-57
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
DRIVER SIDE........................23-58
BEZEL - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEADLAMP SWITCH..................23-56
BIN - INSTALLATION, STORAGE.........23-61
BIN - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN - REMOVAL, STORAGE.............23-61
BIN - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT STORAGE . . 23-80
BIN COVERING - INSTALLATION, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN COVERING - REMOVAL, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN LATCH - INSTALLATION, UNDER
SEAT STORAGE......................23-80
BIN LATCH - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN LID - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BIN LID - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE...........................23-80
BLADE - DESCRIPTION, WIPER.........8R-18
BLADE - INSTALLATION, WIPER.........8R-20
BLADE - OPERATION, WIPER...........8R-19
BLADE - REMOVAL, WIPER............8R-19
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE......5-31
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ABS BRAKE..........................5-46
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MANUAL.............................5-5
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MASTER CYLINDER...................5-26
BLEEDING - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
PRESSURE...........................5-5
BLEND DOOR - INSTALLATION..........24-27
BLEND DOOR - REMOVAL.............24-27
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................24-17
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR -
INSTALLATION.......................24-18
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION
. . . 24-17
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL
....24-17
BLOCK - CLEANING, ENGINE
. . 9-128,9-205,9-39
BLOCK - DESCRIPTION, BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR
...................24-18
BLOCK - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE
.....9-128,9-38
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