service schedule DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide

LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION.........................34
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION....34
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................35
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE...................35
DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................36
DRAG LINK
REMOVAL.............................36INSTALLATION.........................36
PITMAN ARM
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37
TIE ROD END
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
TRACK BAR
REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................38
LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION
The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end, tie
rod, drag link, steering damper and pitman arm (Fig. 1).
CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced
or serviced an alignment must be performed.
NOTE: To avoid damaging ball stud seals, use
Puller C-3894±A or an appropriate puller to remove
tie rod ends (Fig. 2).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION
Periodic lubrication of the steering system compo-
nents is required. Refer to Lubrication And Mainte-
nance for the recommended maintenance schedule.
The following components must be lubricated:
²Tie rod
²Tie rod end
²Drag link
Fig. 1 LINK/COIL FRONT SUSPENSION
1 - STABILIZER BAR
2 - PITMAN ARM
3 - STEERING GEAR
4 - STABILIZER LINK
5 - TIE ROD ENDS
6 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS
7 - DRAG LINK
8 - TRACK BAR
9 - DAMPER
10 - UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Fig. 2 Ball Stud Puller
1 - CLAMP
2 - ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE
3 - PULLER TOOL C-3894±A
4 - SEAL
5 - TIE-ROD END
19 - 34 LINKAGE - LINK/COILDR

STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE ROTATION
Tires on the front and rear axles operate at differ-
ent loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, the tires wear
at unequal rates. They may also develop irregular
wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by rotat-
ing the tires according to the maintenance schedule
in the Owners Manual. This will improve tread life,
traction and maintain a smooth quiet ride.
The recommended method of tire rotation is (Fig.
4) & (Fig. 5). Other methods can be used, but may
not provide the same tire longevity benefits.
CAUTION: 3500 Dual rear tires have a new tire rota-
tion pattern. This is to accommodate the asymmet-
rical design of the ON/OFF road tires and the use of
the outlined white letter (OWL) tires. When replac-
ing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted
on the rim or installed at a different location to
maintain the correct placement of the asymmetrical
design or the (OWL).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MATCH MOUNTING
Wheels and tires are match mounted at the factory.
This means that the high spot of the tire is matched
to the low spot on the wheel rim. Each are marked
with a bright colored temporary label on the out-
board surface for alignment. The wheel is also
marked permanently on the inside of the rim in the
tire well. This permanent mark may be a paint dot
or line, a permanent label or a stamped impression
such as an X. An optional location mark is a small
spherical indentation on the vertical face of the out-
board flange on some non styled base steel wheels.
The tire must be removed to locate the permanent
mark on the inside of the wheel.
Before dismounting a tire from its wheel, a refer-
ence mark should be placed on the tire at the valve
stem location. This reference will ensure that it is
remounted in the original position on the wheel.
(1) Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the
vehicle and mount on a service dynamic balance
machine.
(2) Measure the total runout on the center of the
tire tread rib with a dial indicator. Record the indi-
cator reading. Mark the tire to indicate the high spot.
Place a mark on the tire at the valve stem location
(Fig. 6).
Fig. 4 TIRE ROTATION PATTERN - SINGLE REAR
WHEEL (SRW)
Fig. 5 TIRE ROTATION PATTERN - DUAL REAR
WHEELS (DRW)
Fig. 6 First Measurement On Tire
1 - REFERENCE MARK
2 - 1ST MEASUREMENT HIGH SPOT MARK TIRE AND RIM
3 - WHEEL
4 - VALVE STEM
DRTIRES/WHEELS 22 - 3
TIRES/WHEELS (Continued)

DEPLOYMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, SERVICE AFTER A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT............8O-7
DETECTION ASSY - DESCRIPTION,
NATURAL VAC LEAK..................25-23
DETECTION ASSY - INSTALLATION,
NATURAL VAC LEAK..................25-25
DETECTION ASSY - OPERATION,
NATURAL VAC LEAK..................25-23
DETECTION ASSY - REMOVAL, NATURAL
VAC LEAK..........................25-24
DETECTION PUMP - DESCRIPTION, LEAK . 25-13
DETECTION PUMP - INSTALLATION,
LEAK..............................25-16
DETECTION PUMP - OPERATION, LEAK . . . 25-14
DETECTION PUMP - REMOVAL, LEAK....25-16
DEVICES - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
SENSITIVE........................8W-01-8
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES -
DESCRIPTION........................25-1
DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, ON-BOARD...................7-5
DIAGRAMS - DESCRIPTION, HOW TO
USE WIRING......................8W-01-1
DIAGRAMS - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS,
SCHEMATICS.................21-176,21-337
DIESEL - CLEANING, RADIATOR - 5.9L....7-56
DIESEL - CLEANING, RADIATOR FAN -
5.9L................................7-35
DIESEL - CLEANING, WATER PUMP -
5.9L................................7-62
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION.................14-62
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, 5.9L............11-3
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, BELT
TENSIONER - 5.9L.....................7-23
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, COOLING
SYSTEM FLOW - 5.9L...................7-3
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE 5.9L....9-232
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER - 5.9L........................7-37
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE
COOLANT THERMOSTAT - 5.9L...........7-46
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, FAN DRIVE
VISCOUS CLUTCH - 5.9L...............7-52
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, RADIATOR -
5.9L................................7-56
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, TRANS COOLER
- 5.9L..............................7-68
DIESEL - DESCRIPTION, WATER PUMP -
5.9L................................7-62
DIESEL - FUEL INJECTOR FIRING ORDER . 14-48
DIESEL - INSPECTION, RADIATOR - 5.9L . . . 7-56
DIESEL - INSPECTION, RADIATOR FAN -
5.9L................................7-35
DIESEL - INSPECTION, TAILPIPE - 5.9L . . . 11-10
DIESEL - INSPECTION, WATER PUMP -
5.9L................................7-62
DIESEL - INSTALLATION................11-8
DIESEL - INSTALLATION...............14-62
DIESEL - INSTALLATION.....19-26,19-31,19-42
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, BELT
TENSIONER - 5.9L.....................7-24
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, DRIVE BELT -
5.9L
................................7-29
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER - 5.9L
........................7-38
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, ENGINE
COOLANT THERMOSTAT - 5.9L
...........7-47
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, EXCEPT
........14-19
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, MUFFLER -
5.9L
...............................11-10
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, RADIATOR -
5.9L
................................7-57
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, RADIATOR FAN
- 5.9L
..............................7-36
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, TAILPIPE - 5.9L
. 11-11
DIESEL - INSTALLATION, WATER PUMP -
5.9L
................................7-62
DIESEL - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES,
24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO
.............0-12
DIESEL - OPERATION, BELT TENSIONER
- 5.9L
..............................7-23
DIESEL - OPERATION, ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER - 5.9L
........................7-38
DIESEL - OPERATION, ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 5.9L
...................7-46DIESEL - OPERATION, FAN DRIVE
VISCOUS CLUTCH - 5.9L...............7-52
DIESEL - OPERATION, RADIATOR - 5.9L . . . 7-56
DIESEL - OPERATION, TRANS COOLER -
5.9L................................7-69
DIESEL - OPERATION, WATER PUMP -
5.9L................................7-62
DIESEL - REMOVAL....................11-7
DIESEL - REMOVAL...................14-62
DIESEL - REMOVAL.........19-25,19-30,19-41
DIESEL - REMOVAL, BELT TENSIONER -
5.9L................................7-23
DIESEL - REMOVAL, DRIVE BELT - 5.9L....7-29
DIESEL - REMOVAL, ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER - 5.9L........................7-38
DIESEL - REMOVAL, ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 5.9L...................7-47
DIESEL - REMOVAL, EXCEPT...........14-17
DIESEL - REMOVAL, MUFFLER - 5.9L.....11-10
DIESEL - REMOVAL, RADIATOR - 5.9L.....7-56
DIESEL - REMOVAL, RADIATOR FAN -
5.9L................................7-35
DIESEL - REMOVAL, TAILPIPE - 5.9L.....11-10
DIESEL - REMOVAL, WATER PUMP -
5.9L................................7-62
DIESEL - SPECIFICATIONS, 5.9L.........9-244
DIESEL - TORQUE, FUEL SYSTEM -
EXCEPT.............................14-3
DIESEL ENGINE - DESCRIPTION, FUEL
REQUIREMENTS.......................0-1
DIESEL ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................11-5
DIESEL ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, COOLING SYSTEM.............7-7
DIESEL ENGINE - INSTALLATION........8R-17
DIESEL ENGINE - INSTALLATION, 5.9L . . . 24-54,
24-58,24-72
DIESEL ENGINE - INSTALLATION,
EXCEPT............................8R-17
DIESEL ENGINE - REMOVAL............8R-16
DIESEL ENGINE - REMOVAL, 5.9L . . 24-53,24-56,
24-70
DIESEL ENGINE - REMOVAL, EXCEPT....8R-15
DIESEL ENGINE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DRAINING COOLING
SYSTEM 5.9L........................7-18
DIESEL ENGINE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, REFILLING COOLING
SYSTEM 5.9L........................7-19
DIESEL ENGINE - TORQUE, FUEL
SYSTEM............................14-48
DIESEL ENGINE, SPECIAL TOOLS - 5.9L . . 9-246
DIESEL ENGINES - DESCRIPTION,
ENGINE OIL...........................0-2
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION . . . 14-45
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, SPECIAL TOOLS . . 14-49
DIESEL ONLY - ASSEMBLY, 5.9L..........7-70
DIESEL ONLY - DISASSEMBLY, 5.9L.......7-70
DIFFERENTIAL - ASSEMBLY . . . 3-129,3-156,3-47,
3-73,3-99
DIFFERENTIAL - DISASSEMBLY....3-128,3-155,
3-47,3-72,3-98
DIFFERENTIAL - INSTALLATION....3-130,3-157,
3-48,3-74,3-99
DIFFERENTIAL - REMOVAL
. . . 3-127,3-155,3-46,
3-72,3-97
DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARINGS -
INSTALLATION
....3-106,3-134,3-161,3-48,3-75
DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARINGS -
REMOVAL
........3-105,3-134,3-161,3-48,3-75
DIFFERENTIAL COVER - INSTALLATION
....3-97
DIFFERENTIAL COVER - REMOVAL
........3-97
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE - ASSEMBLY
. . 3-133,
3-161
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE - CLEANING
. . . 3-132,
3-160
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE -
DESCRIPTION
..................3-131,3-158
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE -
DISASSEMBLY
..................3-131,3-158
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE - INSPECTION
. 3-132,
3-160
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE - OPERATION
. . 3-131,
3-158
DIFFERENTIAL-TRAC-LOK - ASSEMBLY
. . . 3-103
DIFFERENTIAL-TRAC-LOK -
DESCRIPTION
.......................3-100DIFFERENTIAL-TRAC-LOK - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................3-100
DIFFERENTIAL-TRAC-LOK -
DISASSEMBLY.......................3-101
DIFFERENTIAL-TRAC-LOK - OPERATION . . . 3-100
DIMENSIONS - SPECIFICATIONS, BODY
OPENING...........................23-99
DIMENSIONS - SPECIFICATIONS, FRAME . . 13-16
DIODE - INSTALLATION............8W-01-14
DIODE - REMOVAL................8W-01-14
DIODE REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................24-45
DISC - INSTALLATION, CLUTCH...........6-5
DISC - REMOVAL, CLUTCH...............6-5
DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER MOUNT
- INSTALLATION......................5-22
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - DESCRIPTION....5-16
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - OPERATION.....5-16
DISC BRAKE ROTOR, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................5-32
DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE DEVICES -
STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ELECTROSTATIC...................8W-01-8
DISCHARGE LINE - DESCRIPTION, A/C....24-56
DISPLAY TEST MODE - DESCRIPTION,
STATE ..............................25-1
DISTRIBUTION - DESCRIPTION, POWER . 8W-97-1
DISTRIBUTION - OPERATION, POWER . . 8W-97-1
DISTRIBUTION DUCT - INSTALLATION,
FLOOR.............................24-34
DISTRIBUTION DUCT - REMOVAL,
FLOOR.............................24-33
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, SPECIAL
TOOLS - POWER...................8W-97-2
DOME LAMP - DESCRIPTION...........8L-26
DOME LAMP - INSTALLATION..........8L-26
DOME LAMP - OPERATION.............8L-26
DOME LAMP - REMOVAL..............8L-26
DOOR - INSTALLATION...........23-18,23-28
DOOR - INSTALLATION, BLEND.........24-27
DOOR - INSTALLATION, DEFROST.......24-31
DOOR - INSTALLATION, FUEL FILL.......23-39
DOOR - INSTALLATION, MODE..........24-38
DOOR - INSTALLATION, RECIRCULATION . . 24-40
DOOR - REMOVAL...............23-18,23-28
DOOR - REMOVAL, BLEND.............24-27
DOOR - REMOVAL, DEFROST...........24-31
DOOR - REMOVAL, FUEL FILL..........23-39
DOOR - REMOVAL, MODE..............24-38
DOOR - REMOVAL, RECIRCULATION.....24-39
DOOR ACTUATOR - DESCRIPTION,
BLEND.............................24-17
DOOR ACTUATOR - DESCRIPTION,
DEFROST...........................24-20
DOOR ACTUATOR - DESCRIPTION,
MODE.............................24-23
DOOR ACTUATOR - DESCRIPTION,
RECIRCULATION.....................24-24
DOOR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION,
BLEND.............................24-18
DOOR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION,
DEFROST...........................24-21
DOOR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION,
MODE.............................24-23
DOOR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION,
RECIRCULATION.....................24-25
DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION, BLEND . . 24-17
DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION,
DEFROST...........................24-21
DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION, MODE . . . 24-23
DOOR ACTUATOR - OPERATION,
RECIRCULATION
.....................24-24
DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL, BLEND
....24-17
DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL, DEFROST
. . 24-21
DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL, MODE
....24-23
DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL,
RECIRCULATION
.....................24-24
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION
. . 8J-23
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR - OPERATION
....8J-23
DOOR AJAR SWITCH - DESCRIPTION
....8L-27
DOOR AJAR SWITCH - OPERATION
......8L-27
DOOR GLASS - INSTALLATION
.....23-20,23-30
DOOR GLASS - REMOVAL
........23-20,23-30
DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP -
INSTALLATION, FRONT
................23-92
DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP -
INSTALLATION, REAR
.................23-93
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