DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 1999, Model line: RAM, Model: DODGE RAM 1999Pages: 1691, PDF Size: 40.34 MB
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required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Disconnected ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Kinked .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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CABLE (TV, DETENT AND SHIFT) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Disconnected ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Frayed .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Kinked .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Seized .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Self-adjuster
inoperative ............ A .. Require repair or replacement
of self-adjuster.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Cable replacement is required if it cannot be adjusted
within specifications.
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CARRIER BEARINGS
See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARINGS .
CLUTCH CABLES AND CABLE HOUSINGS
CLUTCH CABLE AND CABLE HOUSING INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cable bent .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Cable binding ........... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cable mounting loose .... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Cable out of adjustment . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Frayed .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Housing heat-damaged .... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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CLUTCH DISC (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Backing plate cracked ... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated with oil ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion broken ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion
collapsed .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring collapsed . A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring missing .. C ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Friction material cracked
through ................ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material flaking
or chunking ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material surface
cracking ............... B ......... No service suggested or
required.
Grooved ................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Ridged .................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Splines worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Warped .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
specifications (where
applicable) ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Not all clutch discs have springs in all spring
chambers on the disc.
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CLUTCH FORK INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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See LINKAGES (EXTERNAL) .
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
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CLUTCH LINKAGES (MECHANICAL)
See LINKAGES (EXTERNAL) .
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Cover gasket distorted .. A .... Require replacement of cover
gasket.
Cover gasket gummy ...... A .... Require replacement of cover
gasket.
Cylinder leaking fluid
from rear of bore ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cylinder leaking fluid
internally ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Dust boot missing ....... C ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Dust boot punctured ..... A ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Dust boot torn .......... A ..... Require replacement of dust
boot.
Fluid level incorrect ... B . Require fluid level adjustment.
Housing damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Master cylinder has
residue in reservoir
(make parallel w/brakes
when they are done) .... 2 .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Threads damaged ......... A ...... Require repair replacement
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - DO NOT replace master cylinder unless it exhibits
conditions listed for replacement. You may suggest fluid
change according to OEM service intervals.
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CLUTCH PEDALS
CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pedal pad missing ....... C .......... Require replacement of
pedal pad.
Pivot bushings worn,
affecting performance .. A .... Require replacement of pivot
bushings.
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CLUTCH PIVOT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES
See PRESSURE PLATES .
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARINGS
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Collar broken ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Rough when rotated as an
assembly ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER (CONCENTRIC) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bearing rough when rotated
as an assembly ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Bearing seized .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Bleeder pipe leaks ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Carrier assembly worn,
affecting performance .. A ........... Require replacement.
Collar broken ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Housing leaks ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Release binding ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Spring broken ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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Condition Code Procedure
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bleeder port damaged (not
repairable) ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Bleeder port damaged
(repairable) ........... A ............. ( 1) Require repair.
Bleeder screw broken off
in slave cylinder ...... A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Bleeder screw seized .... A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Bore corroded (pitted) .. B ............ Require replacement.
Bore grooved ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.
( 2) - Seized is defined as a bleeder screw that cannot be
removed after a practical attempt at removing it has
been made.
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COMPANION FLANGES
See YOKES AND SLIP YOKES .
CONNECTORS
See WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS .
COOLER BYPASS VALVES
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Condition Code Procedure
Inoperative ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Installed incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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COOLER LINE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Abrasion damage, affecting
structural integrity ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Abrasion damage, not
affecting structural
integrity .............. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
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Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Clamp corroded, not
reusable ............... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Connected incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
structural integrity ... .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fitting type incorrect
(such as compression
fitting) ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Flange leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insufficient clamping
force, allowing hose to
leak ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Outer covering damaged to
the extent that the inner
fabric is visible ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Protective sleeves
damaged ................ 2 . Suggest replacement of sleeves.
Protective sleeves
missing ................ C . Require replacement of sleeves.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Require repair.
Swollen ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Type incorrect .......... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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COOLERS
See TRANSMISSION COOLERS .
CV JOINTS
CV JOINT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bearing, bushing or seal
surface worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Boot clamp broken ....... A ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot clamp loose ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot clamp missing ...... C ... Require repair or replacement
of clamp.
Boot leaking ............ A . Require replacement of CV boot.
Boot surface cracked,
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not leaking ............ 2 . Suggest replacement of CV boot.
Cage broken ............. A ... Require repair or replacement
of CV joint.
Housing damaged to the
extent that it no longer
performs its intended
function ............... A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement of CV joint.
Housing worn to the extent
that it no longer performs
its intended function .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement of CV joint.
Holes elongated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Internal parts binding .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Internal parts worn ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Lubricant missing ....... C ... Require cleaning, inspection,
and repacking of CV joint.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal
manufacturing process of heat-treating the housing.
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DIP STICK TUBE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Checkball missing ....... C .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Hold down bracket
broken ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Hold down bracket
missing ................ C ............ Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
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DIP STICK (FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Compressed .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Modified ................ A ............ Require replacement.
Stretched ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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DOWEL PIN, GUIDE AND PILOT HOLE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Distorted ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Positioned incorrectly .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Stepped ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn to the extent that it
no longer performs its
intended function ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES
See COMPANION FLANGES .
DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS
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Condition Code Procedure
Balance weight missing .. C .. Require repair or replacement.
Bearing cap bore
distorted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Bolt holes elongated .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bushing or seal surface
worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking through soft yoke
plug ................... A ... Require repair or replacement
of soft yoke plug.
Out of balance .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Retainer strap bent ..... A .......... Require replacement of
retainer strap.
Slip yoke broken ........ A ............ Require replacement.
Splines worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Splines worn close to
the end of their
useful life ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
U-bolt damaged, affecting
performance ............ A . Require replacement of U-bolts.
Yoke damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
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NOTE: Does not include CV boots.
DUST BOOT INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Cracked, not leaking .... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
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See MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION) .
EXCITER RINGS
See TOOTHED RINGS (TONE WHEELS) .
FILLER TUBES
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Condition Code Procedure
At service interval ..... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Exceeding service
interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Near service interval ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Restricted .............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Torn .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance (metal or
nylon screen type) ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Further inspection may be required to determine the
source of restriction or contamination.
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See COMPANION FLANGES .
FLEX PLATES
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bent, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bolt or stud holes
elongated .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Ring gear worn close
to the end of its
useful life ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Ring gear worn to the
extent that it no longer