belt DODGE RAM 1999 Service Owners Manual
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(chunking),
exposing cord .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tread missing pieces
(chunking), not
exposing cord .......... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Tread separations A ............ Require replacement.
Tube in tubeless tire 3 .... (4) Suggest removal of tube.
Weather-checking ........ .. ......... No service required or
suggested.
Worn to tread wear
indicators ............. B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine and correct cause of irregular tire wear.
( 2) - If radials and bias or bias-belted ply tires are on the
same vehicle, the radials must be on the rear axle,
except for high-pressure temporary spares.
( 3) - Excessive is defined as enough to contribute to
performance problems. Match mounting may correct
run-out. If not, require replacement of appropriate
part. Refer to manufacturer's specifications.
( 4) - Most manufacturers do not recommend tubes in tubeless
tires. Inspect tire and wheel assembly to determine
the reason for a tube in tubeless tire. Recommendation
for repair or replacement should be based upon condition
of tires and/or wheel listed in these guidelines.
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VALVE STEMS
VALVE STEM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Broken .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Cut, but not leaking .... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Deteriorated
(cracking, dry rot) .... 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Leaking ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped ........ A ........... Require replacement.
Valve cap missing ....... C .... Require replacement of cap.
Weather-checking ........ 1 ........... Suggest replacement.
Won't take air .......... A . Require repair or replacement.
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WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
For conditions noted below, also check conditions of wheel
stud holes.
CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow recommended
torque specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT
lubricate threads unless specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
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door trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Durango)
Lower window to full down position, if possible. Remove
screws attaching trim panel to door. Lift panel up and outward to
release retainers. Disconnect door handle linkage and all wiring.
remove trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
Lower window to full down position, if possible. Remove
screws attaching trim panel to door. Remove window switch. Using trim
tool, disconnect clips around edge of door. Lift panel up and outward
to release retainers. Disconnect door handle linkage and all wiring.
remove trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
Remove screw attaching trim panel pull cup to door. Remove
screw attaching door handle bezel to door. Remove screws attaching
trim panel to door. Using trim tool, disconnect clips around edge of
trim panel. Remove trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
"D" PILLAR TRIM PANEL
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager -
Left Side)
1) Remove rear header trim cover. Remove liftgate sill plate.
On long wheelbase models, remove second rear seat belt turning loop.
On short wheelbase models, remove bolt securing second rear seat belt
lower anchor to quarter panel.
2) On all models, remove jack storage cover. Remove "D" panel
retaining screws. Using a trim stick, gently pry around perimeter of
"D" pillar trim panel and separate trim panel from inner quarter
panel. Disconnect rear speaker connector (if equipped).
3) On short wheelbase models, pass seat belt through slot in
"D" pillar. On all models, remove "D" pillar trim panel. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager -
Right Side)
1) Remove rear header trim cover. Remove liftgate sill plate.
On long wheelbase models, remove second rear seat belt turning loop.
On short wheelbase models, remove bolt securing second rear seat belt
lower anchor to quarter panel. Remove quarter panel trim bolster.
2) On all models, remove "D" panel retaining screws.
Disengage hidden "D" pillar trim panel clips. Separate "D" pillar trim
panel from "D" pillar. Disconnect rear speaker connector (if
equipped). Remove trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
POWER WINDOW MOTOR
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove door trim panel.
See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove watershield. Tape window in its existing
position. Cut and discard window motor tie wrap. Disconnect window
motor connector. Remove window motor mounting screws/nuts.
2) Remove window motor and cables from door and allow to hang
from door. Do not remove drum and cables at this time. Install NEW
window motor in door. Tighten screws/nuts to 30-40 INCH lbs. (3.4-4.5
N.m). Remove drum cover plate from faulty window motor. See Fig. 7.
Lift cable guide, drum and cables from motor.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow drum to separate from cable guide, by dropping
drum or letting cables unwind.
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window regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty,
entire window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Durango)
1) Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove
watershield. Remove inner and outer belt weatherstrip. Lower glass
enough to align regulator arm-to-glass nuts with access holes in inner
door panel.
2) Remove front glass run channel. Remove nuts attaching
glass to regulator arm. Separate glass from regulator arm. Lift glass
upward and remove from door. See Fig. 8.
3) Disconnect window motor wire connector. Loosen bolts in
slotted holes attaching window regulator to inner door panel. Remove
remaining window regulator mounting bolts. Remove window regulator and
motor assembly through access hole in inner door panel. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 8: Removing Power Window Motor (Dakota & Durango)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: On Ram Pickup, power window motor is integral to window
regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty, entire
window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove
watershield. Remove nuts attaching window to regulator. Remove window
from door or tape window in raised position. Disconnect power window
motor connector. Remove regulator screws. See Fig. 9. Remove window
motor and regulator as an assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
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Fig. 9: Removing Window Motor & Regulator Mounting Screws (Ram
Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, power window motor is integral to
window regulator unit. If power window motor is faulty,
entire window regulator must be replaced.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove inside
door handle actuator. Disconnect window motor wire connector. Remove
watershield. Remove inner and outer belt weatherstrip from door.
2) Lower glass enough to expose window glass-to-regulator
bolts. Loosen window glass-to-regulator bolts. Loosen bolts at front
and rear glass channels. Lift glass upward while rotating forward to
remove.
3) Remove bolts attaching window regulator to inner door
panel. Remove window regulator assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten window glass-to-regulator bolts to 96 INCH lbs. (11
N.m).
POWER VENT WINDOW MOTOR
Removal & Installation (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
Remove "D" pillar trim panel. See "D" PILLAR TRIM PANEL.