transmission DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
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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
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Fig. 12: Installing Typical TP Sensor
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission governor pressure sensor is located in governor
body on transmission valve body. See appropriate ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS section.
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SWITCH
NOTE: Transmission overdrive switch may also be referred to as
overdrive/override switch, OD switch or overdrive off
switch.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission overdrive switch is located on end of gear shift
lever. Service information is not available from manufacturer.
TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Transmission speed sensor may also be referred to as output
shaft speed sensor. See OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR under ENGINE SENSORS
& SWITCHES.
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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.
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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
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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
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line on fuel rail using proper procedure. Go to step 5).
4) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
Remove fuel tank cap to release any residual fuel tank pressure.
5) Open fuel tank filler door. Fuel tank filler tube assembly
is mounted to a plastic bezel behind fuel tank filler door. See
Fig. 36. Note location of bezel-to-body screw. See Fig. 36. Remove the
3 bezel-to-body screws at the outer circumference of the plastic
bezel. DO NOT remove fuel tank filler tube assembly-to-bezel screws.
Fig. 36: Locating Plastic Bezel & Bezel Screws (Dakota)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
6) Raise and support vehicle. Support fuel tank with
transmission jack. Remove fuel tank strap retaining nuts. Position
fuel tank straps toward outside of vehicle. Slightly lower fuel tank.
If fuel tank was not previously drained, ensure fuel tank cap is
installed to prevent spilling of any fuel.
7) Disconnect fuel line from fuel filter/fuel pressure
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1) To install, reverse removal procedure. If installing small
vent tube and large fill tube on fuel tank, ensure fuel tank fittings
are clean.
2) Install disconnect fitting on fuel tank fitting until
disconnect fitting snaps onto fuel tank fitting. Pull on small vent
tube or and large fill tube to ensure disconnect fitting is locked on
fuel tank fitting. To verify proper installation of disconnect
fitting, ensure the distance between release sleeve and top of fuel
tank fitting is .50" (12.7 mm) on small vent tube or .25" (6.4 mm) o\
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large fill tube. See Fig. 37.
3) Install fuel lines on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator
on fuel pump module using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT
FITTINGS under FUEL SYSTEM.
CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during
installation.
4) Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse
removal procedure. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
Removal (Durango)
1) Fuel tank may be drained by removing vent hose from rear
of fuel tank, or by pumping fuel from fuel tank using the fuel pump if
fuel pump is operating. If removing vent hose from fuel tank to drain
the fuel, go to step 4). If using fuel pump to drain the fuel tank, go
to next step.
2) Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL
RAIL under FUEL SYSTEM. Connect Fuel Hose (6541, 6539, 6631 or 6923)
for proper engine application at fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Place
remaining end of fuel hose in an approved gasoline container.
3) Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is a
16-pin connector attached to bottom of driver's side of the instrument
panel, just to the right of the brake pedal. Using scan tool
manufacturer's instructions, activate the fuel pump and pump fuel from
fuel tank. Once fuel tank is empty, remove scan tool. Reinstall fuel
line on fuel rail using proper procedure. Go to step 5).
4) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
Remove fuel tank cap to release any residual fuel tank pressure.
5) Raise and support vehicle. Remove necessary skid plates
for access to fuel tank. Disconnect vent and filler hose from rear of
fuel tank. If fuel tank was not previously drained, place drain hose
in vent hose fitting at rear of fuel tank. Drain fuel from fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container.
6) Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank
strap retaining nuts. Position fuel tank straps toward outside of
vehicle. Slightly lower fuel tank. Ensure rear of fuel tank is higher
than front of fuel tank to prevent any spilling any remaining fuel in
fuel tank.
7) Disconnect fuel line from fuel filter/fuel pressure
regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure for fuel line
disconnect fitting. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS. Fuel pump
module is located on top of fuel tank. See Fig. 28. Disconnect
electrical connector at fuel pump module. Disconnect vapor line from
rollover valves on top of fuel tank and EVAP line from fuel pump
module. Lower fuel tank from vehicle.
CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during
installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines
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on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using
proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS.
2) Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
Removal (Ram Pickup)
1) Fuel tank may be drained by lowering fuel tank, or by
pumping fuel from fuel tank using the fuel pump if fuel pump is
operating. If lowering fuel tank to drain the fuel, go to step 4). If
using fuel pump to drain the fuel tank, go to next step.
2) Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL
RAIL. Connect Fuel Hose (6541, 6539, 6631 or 6923) for proper engine
application at fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Place remaining end of
fuel hose in an approved gasoline container.
3) Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is a
16-pin connector attached to bottom of driver's side of the instrument
panel, just straight above the accelerator pedal. Using scan tool
manufacturer's instructions, activate the fuel pump and pump fuel from
fuel tank. Once fuel tank is empty, remove scan tool. Reinstall fuel
line on fuel rail using proper procedure. Go to step 5).
4) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
Remove fuel tank cap to release any residual fuel tank pressure.
5) Raise and support vehicle. Open fuel tank filler door.
Remove fuel tank filler tube assembly-to-body screws. Support fuel
tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
6) Slightly lower fuel tank. If fuel tank was not previously
drained, slightly rotate fuel tank so vent hose and filler hose on
fuel tank are above the fuel level in the fuel tank to prevent fuel
leakage when hoses are disconnected. Vent hose and filler hose attach
to fitting on the fuel tank. See Fig. 29.
7) Disconnect vent hose from vent hose fitting on fuel tank.
If fuel tank was previously drained, go to next step. If fuel tank was
not previously drained, place drain hose in vent hose fitting on fuel
tank. Drain fuel from fuel tank into an approved gasoline container.
Go to next step.
8) Disconnect filler hose from filler hose fitting on fuel
tank. Disconnect electrical connector at fuel pump module. Fuel pump
module is located on top of fuel tank. See Fig. 29.
9) Disconnect fuel line from fuel filter/fuel pressure
regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure for fuel line
disconnect fitting. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS under FUEL
SYSTEM.
10) Disconnect necessary vapor hoses from rollover valves on
top of fuel tank or fuel pump module. See Fig. 29. Lower fuel tank
from vehicle.
CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during
installation.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines
on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using
proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS.
2) Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
Removal (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Fuel tank may be drained by siphoning fuel out through
small vent hose on fuel and vent hose fitting assembly on fuel tank,
or by pumping fuel from fuel tank using the fuel pump if fuel pump is
operating. If siphoning fuel out through small vent hose on fuel and
vent hose fitting assembly on fuel tank, go to step 4). If using fuel
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pump to drain the fuel tank, go to next step.
2) Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL
RAIL. Connect Fuel Hose (6541, 6539, 6631 or 6923) for proper engine
application at fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Place remaining end of
fuel hose in an approved gasoline container.
3) Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is a
16-pin connector attached to bottom of driver's side of the instrument
panel, just straight above the accelerator pedal. Using scan tool
manufacturer's instructions, activate the fuel pump and pump fuel from
fuel tank. Once fuel tank is empty, remove scan tool. Reinstall fuel
line on fuel rail using proper procedure. Go to step 5).
4) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
Remove fuel tank cap to release any residual fuel tank pressure.
5) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect the small vent hose
from fill and vent hose fitting assembly at driver's side frame rail.
Fill and vent hose fitting assembly is permanently attached on fuel
tank. See Fig. 30.
6) If fuel tank was previously drained, go to next step. If
fuel tank was not previously drained, siphon fuel from fuel tank into
an approved gasoline container by installing siphon hose in small vent
hose fitting on fill and vent hose fitting assembly. Go to next step.
7) Disconnect large fill hose from fill and vent hose fitting
assembly at driver's side frame rail. Fill and vent hose fitting
assembly is permanently attached on fuel tank. See Fig. 30.
8) Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank
strap retaining nuts from L-shaped bolts securing fuel tank straps on
frame rail. Remove fuel tank straps.
CAUTION: Fill and vent hose fitting assembly must be released from
plastic shield before lowering fuel tank. Use care when
lowering fuel tank as not to damage fill and vent hose
fitting assembly or the fuel tank.
9) Fill and vent hose fitting assembly is permanently
attached on fuel tank and is protected from the frame by a plastic
shield. See Fig. 30. Push retaining tabs inward to release fill and
vent hose fitting assembly from the plastic shield before lowering the
fuel tank. See Fig. 38.
Fig. 38: Releasing Retaining Tabs From Plastic Shield (Ram Van &
Ram Wagon)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
10) Slightly lower fuel tank while guiding fill and vent hose
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Exhaust System
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Damper
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of