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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual KEY CYLINDER
REMOVAL
The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for
cylinder removal.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from
steering column.
(3

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure
that the blocker does not stick or bind.
(3) Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure
that the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
(4) Connect

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TILT LEVER KNOB RELEASE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the tilt lever handle.
(2) Remove the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remo

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Fill the system with fluid and perform Steering
Pump Initial Operation, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(9) Start the engine and run it for fifteen minutes
then stop the engin

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual PULLEY
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not reuse the old power steering
pump pulley it is not intended for reuse. A new pul-
ley must be installed if removed.
(1) Remove the power steering pump assembly,
(Refer t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
REMOVAL............................216
INSTALLATION........................216
OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING
REMOVAL............................216
INSTALLATION.................

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
48RE
DESCRIPTION
The 48RE (Fig. 1) is a four speed fully automatic
transmissions with an electronic governor. The 48RE
is equipped with a lock-up clutch in the torque con-
ver

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual IDENTIFICATION
Transmission identification numbers are stamped
on the left side of the case just above the oil pan gas-
ket surface (Fig. 2). Refer to this information when
ordering replacement parts.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIRECT DRIVE POWERFLOW
The vehicle has accelerated and reached the shift
point for the 2-3 upshift into direct drive (Fig. 8).
When the shift takes place, the front band is
released, and the front clu

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual The rear servo and governor pressure ports are at
the right rear of the transmission case. The overdrive
clutch pressure port is at the left rear of the case.
Test One - Transmission In Manual Low
Thi