torque DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual

1) Partially drain cooling system. Engine coolant temperature
sensor is located on front of intake manifold, near inside of
generator and contains a Tan/Black wire and a Black/Light Blue wire in
the electrical connector.
2) On 3.9L, remove engine cover and air cleaner housing from
inside of vehicle for access to engine coolant temperature sensor. On
5.2L and 5.9L, engine coolant temperature sensor may be serviced from
front of vehicle without removing engine cover and air cleaner
housing.
3) On all models, disconnect electrical connector at engine
coolant temperature sensor. It may be necessary to use a coat hanger
and fabricate an "L" shaped tool about 8" (203 mm) long to disconnect
electrical connector by placing hook part of tool under electrical
connector and pulling electrical connector upward from engine coolant
temperature sensor. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten engine coolant
temperature sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Fill
cooling system.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Removal & Installation
See FUEL LEVEL SENSOR under FUEL SYSTEM.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR
NOTE: Intake air temperature sensor may also be referred to as
intake manifold air temperature sensor.
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup)
1) IAT sensor is screwed into the intake manifold. See Fig. 4
, 5 or 6. Remove air inlet duct or air cleaner assembly for access to
IAT sensor if necessary. Disconnect electrical connector at IAT
sensor. Remove IAT sensor from intake manifold.
2) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten IAT sensor
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) IAT sensor is screwed into the intake manifold. See Fig. 5
. On 3.9L, remove engine cover and air cleaner housing from inside of
vehicle for access to IAT sensor. On 5.2L and 5.9L, IAT sensor may be
serviced from front of vehicle without removing engine cover and air
cleaner housing.
2) On all models, disconnect electrical connector at IAT
sensor. Remove IAT sensor from intake manifold. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten IAT sensor to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig. 4: Locating Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (Dakota 2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup 2.5L,
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L)
1) MAP sensor is located near throttle body and contains a 3-
pin electrical connector with an L-shaped rubber hose connecting it to
the throttle body. See Fig. 7 or 8. Remove air inlet duct or air
cleaner assembly for access to MAP sensor if necessary.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor. Remove MAP sensor retaining bolts.
Remove MAP sensor while disconnecting L-shaped rubber hose from
throttle body. Remove L-shaped rubber hose from MAP sensor.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure L-shaped
rubber hose is properly installed on throttle body and MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) MAP sensor is located on upper side of intake manifold and
contains a 3-pin electrical connector. See Fig. 9. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Remove MAP sensor
retaining bolts. Remove MAP sensor with rubber seal gasket from intake
manifold. Rubber seal gasket is part of the MAP sensor and is not
serviceable. Inspect rubber seal gasket for damage. Replace MAP sensor
with rubber seal gasket if gasket is defective.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure seal area in
upper intake manifold is clean before installing MAP sensor. Lubricate
rubber seal gasket with engine oil before installing MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) MAP sensor is located near throttle body and contains a 3-
pin electrical connector with an L-shaped rubber hose connecting it to
the throttle body. See Fig. 8. Remove engine cover and air cleaner
assembly for access to MAP sensor if necessary.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor. Remove MAP sensor retaining bolts.
Remove MAP sensor while disconnecting L-shaped rubber hose from
throttle body. Remove L-shaped rubber hose from MAP sensor.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure L-shaped
rubber hose is properly installed on throttle body and MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig. 7: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (Dakota
2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

NOTE: Park/neutral switch may also be referred to as park/neutral
position switch.
Removal (A/T Models)
Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect 3-pin electrical
connector from park/neutral switch. Park/neutral switch is located on
driver's side of transmission case, near shift linkage. See Fig. 10.
Unscrew park/neutral switch from transmission case. Remove seal ring
from park/neutral switch.
Installation
1) Apply parking brake. Place shift lever in Neutral. Ensure
park/neutral switch operating levers in transmission are centered in
the park/neutral switch opening on transmission case.
2) Using NEW seal ring, install park/neutral switch. Tighten
park/neutral switch to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Install electrical connector. Add Mopar Plus 7176 ATF as necessary.
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Dakota 2.5L)
1) Power steering pressure switch is located in pressure line
near power steering pump. See Fig. 11. Disconnect electrical connector
at power steering pressure switch.
2) Place small container below power steering pressure switch
to collect power steering fluid. Remove power steering pressure switch
from pressure line while using a back-up wrench to prevent damage to
pressure line.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten power
steering pressure switch to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Check and fill power steering pump with Mopar Power Steering Fluid if
necessary. DO NOT use ATF in power steering pump.
Fig. 11: Locating Power Steering Pressure Switch (Dakota 2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH

Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
PTO switch is used on models only with after market PTO
units. PTO switch delivers an input signal to Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) to indicate when PTO is engaged. The PCM will disable
certain OBD-II systems when PTO is engaged. No other service
information is available from manufacturer.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Removal (Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Ram
Van & Ram Wagon)
The TP sensor is located on side of throttle body. On Ram Van
and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover. On all models, remove air inlet
duct at throttle body for access to TP sensor. Disconnect electrical
connector at TP sensor. Remove retaining bolts and TP sensor.
Installation
1) Throttle shaft on throttle body slides into socket on TP
sensor. Throttle shaft rests against tabs in socket on TP sensor. See
Fig. 12 .
2) Install TP sensor on throttle body. When properly
installed, TP sensor should rotate a few degrees so retaining bolts
may be installed. Slight tension should exist on TP sensor when
rotating TP sensor.
3) If difficult to rotate TP sensor into position when
aligning retaining bolts, remove TP sensor. Reinstall TP sensor so
throttle shaft is on the other side of tabs in socket on TP sensor.
Tighten retaining bolts for TP sensor to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Operate throttle lever on throttle body to ensure no
binding exists in TP sensor. Install electrical connector and air
inlet duct or air cleaner assembly.
Removal (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
The TP sensor is located on side of throttle body. Remove air
inlet duct at air cleaner assembly. Remove cover from air cleaner
assembly. Remove air cleaner housing-to-throttle body nuts and air
cleaner housing from throttle body. Disconnect electrical connector at
TP sensor. Remove retaining bolts and TP sensor.
Installation
1) Throttle shaft on throttle body slides into socket on TP
sensor. Throttle shaft rests against tabs in socket on TP sensor. See
Fig. 12 .
2) Install TP sensor on throttle body. When properly
installed, TP sensor should rotate a few degrees so retaining bolts
may be installed. Slight tension should exist on TP sensor when
rotating TP sensor.
3) If difficult to rotate TP sensor into position when
aligning retaining bolts, remove TP sensor. Reinstall TP sensor so
throttle shaft is on the other side of tabs in socket on TP sensor.
Tighten retaining bolts for TP sensor to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Operate throttle lever on throttle body to ensure no
binding exists in TP sensor. To install remaining components, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten air cleaner housing-to-throttle body nuts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission temperature sensor is located on transmission
valve body, incorporated into governor pressure sensor. See
appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
section.
UPSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR
NOTE: Upstream oxygen sensor may also be referred to as pre
-catalyst oxygen sensor.
Removal
Upstream oxygen sensor is mounted on exhaust pipe, in front
of catalytic converter. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect
electrical connector for upstream oxygen sensor. Using Socket
(YA8875), remove upstream oxygen sensor from exhaust pipe.
Installation
1) If installing original or used upstream oxygen sensor,
apply anti-seize compound on threads of upstream oxygen sensor. A NEW
upstream oxygen sensor should already be coated with anti-seize
compound.
2) Install and tighten upstream oxygen sensor to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install electrical
connector.
MOTORS, RELAYS & SOLENOIDS
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) MOTOR
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) IAC motor is located on throttle body and contains a 4-pin
electrical connector. On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover.
2) On all models, remove air inlet duct or air cleaner
assembly for access to IAC motor. Disconnect electrical connector at
IAC motor. Remove retaining bolts and IAC motor from throttle body.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten IAC motor
retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) IAC motor is located at rear of throttle body and contains
a 4-pin electrical connector. Remove air inlet duct at air cleaner
assembly. Remove cover from air cleaner assembly.
2) Remove air cleaner housing-to-throttle body nuts and air
cleaner housing from throttle body. Disconnect electrical connector at
IAC motor. Remove retaining bolts and IAC motor.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten IAC motor
retaining bolts and air cleaner housing-to-throttle body nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
A/C RELAY, AUTO SHUTDOWN (ASD) RELAY & FUEL PUMP RELAY
NOTE: A/C relay may also be referred to as A/C clutch relay or A/C
compressor clutch relay.
Removal & Installation
Relays are located in Power Distribution Center (PDC). Relays\
may be identified by label on inside of PDC cover. See POWER
DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION table.

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION








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Application Location
Dakota & Durango .............. Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
Behind Battery
Ram Pickup .................... Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
Above Wheelwell
Ram Van & Ram Wagon ........... Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment,
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STARTER RELAY & TRANSMISSION RELAY
NOTE: Transmission relay may also be referred to as transmission
control relay.
Removal & Installation
Relay is located in Power Distribution Center (PDC). Relays
may be identified by label on inside of PDC cover. See POWER
DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION table.
EVAP PURGE SOLENOID
NOTE: EVAP purge solenoid may also be referred to as EVAP canister
purge solenoid, duty cycle solenoid or proportional purge
solenoid.
Removal & Installation
See EVAP PURGE SOLENOID under EMISSION SYSTEMS.
TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID
NOTE: Transmission governor pressure solenoid may also be referred
to as governor pressure solenoid.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission governor pressure solenoid is located on
transmission valve body. See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article
in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS section.
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SOLENOID & TRANSMISSION TORQUE
CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID
NOTE: Transmission overdrive solenoid may also be referred to as
overdrive solenoid or 3-4 shift solenoid.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission overdrive solenoid and TCC solenoid are located
in solenoid assembly on transmission valve body. See appropriate
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS section.
IGNITION SYSTEM
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor.
See Fig. 13 . Camshaft position sensor may be serviced without removing

distance is about 2.018" (51.26 mm), rotate engine by using crankshaft\
vibration damper retaining bolt until distance from the surface at
camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing chain cover
to the camshaft sprocket is about 1.818" (46.18 mm). This will put the\
high machined area on camshaft sprocket toward the camshaft position
sensor. Go to next step.
CAUTION: Ensure proper measurement is obtained before installing
camshaft position sensor. DO NOT install camshaft position
sensor with low machined area on camshaft sprocket aligned
with camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing
chain cover, or camshaft shaft position sensor will be
damaged when engine is started.
3) Using a slight rocking action, lightly push camshaft
position sensor into timing chain cover until rib material at camshaft
end of camshaft position sensor contacts camshaft sprocket. DO NOT
twist camshaft position sensor during installation or "O" ring may be
damaged.
4) Install and tighten camshaft position sensor retaining
bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Reinstall electrical
connector on camshaft position sensor. When engine is started, rib
material at camshaft end of camshaft position sensor will be sheared
off and the air gap will be automatically set.
Installation (Original Or Used Camshaft Position Sensor)
1) Camshaft position sensor installation depth must be
adjusted to prevent camshaft position sensor from contacting the
camshaft sprocket. Inspect camshaft end of camshaft position sensor to
see if any of the original rib material is still present. See Fig. 16.
The rib material was used to position the camshaft position sensor at
the correct installation depth when the sensor was originally
installed.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove more rib material than necessary or camshaft
position sensor may be damaged. Due to high magnetic field
and possible electrical damage to camshaft position sensor,
DO NOT use electric grinder to remove rib material from
camshaft position sensor.
2) If no rib material exists, go to next step. If any rib
material exists, using razor knife, remove rib material from camshaft
end of camshaft position sensor until rib material is even with end of
camshaft position sensor.
CAUTION: DO NOT fabricate a paper spacer for camshaft end of camshaft
position sensor. Paper spacer from parts department is a
specified thickness for obtaining the correct camshaft
position sensor installation depth.
3) Ensure camshaft end of camshaft position sensor is clean.
Install NEW paper spacer from parts department on camshaft end of
camshaft position sensor. Use only specified paper spacer from parts
department for this camshaft position sensor application.
4) Apply light coat of engine oil on camshaft position sensor
"O" ring. Using a 1/2" wide metal ruler, measure distance from the
surface at camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing
chain cover to the camshaft sprocket. See Fig. 15.
5) If distance is about 1.818" (46.18 mm), go to step 6). I\
f
distance is about 2.018" (51.26 mm), rotate engine by using crankshaft\
vibration damper retaining bolt until distance from the surface at
camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing chain cover
to the camshaft sprocket is about 1.818" (46.18 mm). This will put the\

high machined area on camshaft sprocket toward the camshaft position
sensor. Go to next step.
CAUTION: Ensure proper measurement is obtained before installing
camshaft position sensor. DO NOT install camshaft position
sensor with low machined area on camshaft sprocket aligned
with camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing
chain cover, or camshaft shaft position sensor will be
damaged when engine is started.
6) Using a slight rocking action, lightly push camshaft
position sensor into timing chain cover until paper spacer contacts
camshaft sprocket. DO NOT twist camshaft position sensor during
installation or "O" and paper spacer ring may be damaged. DO NOT
install camshaft position sensor retaining bolt at this time.
7) Using a scribe, place a scribe line on timing chain cover
at the end of slotted mounting hole on camshaft position sensor. See
Fig. 17 . This scribe line will be used as a reference when
reinstalling camshaft position sensor to obtain the correct camshaft
position sensor installation depth.
8) Remove camshaft position sensor from timing chain cover.
Remove paper spacer from camshaft end of camshaft position sensor.
Apply light coat of engine oil on camshaft position sensor "O" ring.
CAUTION: Camshaft position sensor must be positioned so end of slotted
mounting hole on camshaft position sensor aligns with scribe
line to provide proper camshaft position sensor installation
depth.
9) Using a slight rocking action, lightly push camshaft
position sensor into timing chain cover until end of slotted mounting
hole on camshaft position sensor aligns with scribe line on timing
chain cover. DO NOT twist camshaft position sensor during
installation, or "O" ring may be damaged.
10) Install and tighten camshaft position sensor retaining
bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Reinstall electrical
connector on camshaft position sensor.
Fig. 15: Locating Machined Areas On Camshaft Position Sensor &
Measuring Distance Between Camshaft Sprocket & Sensor Mounting Surface
(Ram Pickup 8.0L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Removal & Installation (Dakota 2.5L)
1) Crankshaft position sensor is located on driver's side of
engine at transmission bellhousing. See Fig. 18. Remove air inlet duct
between throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
2) Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position
sensor. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolts and
crankshaft position sensor.
CAUTION: Retaining bolts for crankshaft position sensor are specially
machined bolts to provide correct clearance between
crankshaft position sensor and the flywheel. DO NOT use any
other type retaining bolts.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten crankshaft
position sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, & Durango)
1) Crankshaft position sensor is located on passenger side of
engine at transmission bellhousing, just behind the cylinder head. See
Fig. 19 . Passenger's side front fender wheelwell must be removed for
access to crankshaft position sensor.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Remove passenger side front
wheel. Remove wheel opening molding. Remove plastic rivets attaching
wheelwell to front fender. Remove wheelwell.
3) Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position
sensor. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolts and
crankshaft position sensor.
4) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten crankshaft
position sensor retaining bolts and wheel lug nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van
& Ram Wagon)
1) Crankshaft position sensor is located on passenger side of
engine at transmission bellhousing, just behind the cylinder head. See
Fig. 19 .
2) On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover. On Ram
Pickup, remove air inlet duct for access to crankshaft position
sensor.
3) On all models, disconnect electrical connector for
crankshaft position sensor. Remove crankshaft position sensor
retaining bolts and crankshaft position sensor.
4) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten crankshaft
position sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) Crankshaft position sensor is located on passenger's side
of cylinder block, just above the oil pan. See Fig. 20.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect electrical connector
for crankshaft position sensor. Remove plastic tie strap securing
wiring harness to side of cylinder block.
3) Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt. Using 2
small screwdrivers, carefully pry crankshaft position sensor with "O"
ring from cylinder block by rocking crankshaft position sensor back
and forth.
Installation
1) Apply light coat of engine oil on crankshaft position
sensor "O" ring. Install crankshaft position sensor in cylinder block
by rocking crankshaft position sensor back and forth. DO NOT twist
crankshaft position sensor during installation, or "O" ring may be

damaged.
CAUTION: Crankshaft position sensor must be flat against cylinder
block before tightening crankshaft position sensor retaining
bolt, or crankshaft position sensor may be damaged.
2) Ensure crankshaft position sensor is flat against cylinder
block. Install and tighten crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Ensure NEW plastic tie is installed through hole on side of
cylinder block to secure wiring harness.
Fig. 18: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor (Dakota 2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 19: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L &
5.9L, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)