Clutch DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
INADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONER
PERFORMANCE (COOLING
SYSTEM SUSPECTED)1. Radiator and/or A/C condenser
air flow obstructed.1. Remove obstruction and/or clean.
2. Electr

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
11. Radiator core is corroded or
plugged.11. Have radiator re-cored or
replaced.
12. Fuel or ignition system
problems.12. Refer to 14 - Fuel System or 8 -
Electric

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
COOLANT LOSS TO THE
GROUND WITHOUT PRESSURE
CAP BLOWOFF. GAUGE READING
HIGH OR HOT1. Coolant leaks in radiator, cooling
system hoses, water pump or
engine.1. Press

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COOLANT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT.......31
DESCRIPTION - HOAT COOLANT.........32
OPERATION...........................33
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER- GA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual (9) Install support rod.
(10) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(12) Start and warm engine. Check for leaks.
FAN DRIVE VI

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual ²Engine loads and temperatures are high such as
when towing a trailer.
²Cool silicone fluid within the fan drive unit is
being redistributed back to its normal disengaged
(warm) position. This can o

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced
because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan
blades should also be inspected. Inspect for fatigue
cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets that could
have r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual LEAKS
Viscous fan drive operation is not affected by small
oil stains near the drive bearing. If leakage appears
excessive, replace the fan drive unit.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VISCOUS DRIVE
If the f

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual engine warm-up preventing the coolant from flowing
through the radiator (Fig. 44).
OPERATION
OPERATIONÐWATER PUMP
A centrifugal water pump circulates coolant
through the water jackets, passages, inta

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Service Manual (3) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(4) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Connect both battery ca