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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performs its intended
function ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Weights missing ......... A ............ Require replacement.
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FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS
See DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS) .
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
FLUID AND LUBRICANT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
At service interval ..... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Beyond service interval . 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Burned .................. .. ......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Contaminated, for example,
fluid other than hydraulic
fluid present .......... A or B .... ( 3)( 4) Require service.
Exceeding service
interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Hydraulic fluid
incorrect .............. B ............ ( 5) Require service.
Level incorrect ......... B ..... Require correction of fluid
level.
Near service interval ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rubber master cylinder
cover gasket distorted
and gummy .............. A ............ ( 3) Require service.
Varnished ............... .. ......... ( 6) Further inspection
required.
( 1) - Determine and correct cause.
( 2) - Fluid that is burned indicates a serious problem.
Determine and correct the cause.
( 3) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the
hydraulic system which DOES affect the rubber parts, the
required service is to: 1) remove all components having
rubber parts from the system, 2) flush lines with
denatured alcohol or hydraulic cleaner, 3) repair or
replace all components having rubber parts, and 4) bleed
and flush with correct hydraulic fluid. (Code A)
( 4) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the
hydraulic system which DOES NOT affect the rubber parts,
the required service is to flush and fill with the
correct hydraulic fluid. (Code B)
( 5) - If a fluid other than specification hydraulic fluid is
present in the hydraulic system, the required service
is to flush and fill with the correct hydraulic fluid.
( 6) - Fluid that is varnished may indicate a serious problem.
Determine and correct the cause.
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FLYWHEELS
NOTE: Clutch disc replacement does not necessitate flywheel
reconditioning, unless other conditions justify the
reason to do so.
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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.
Cracked (other than
mounting area) ......... A ...... (1) Require resurfacing or
replacement.
Cracks in mounting area . B ............ Require replacement.
Hard spots .............. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Ring gear broken ........ A ..... Require replacement of ring
gear.
Ring gear teeth worn,
affecting performance .. A ..... Require replacement of ring
gear.
Runout exceeds
specifications ......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Scored .................. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Surface cracks after
resurfacing to
manufacturer's minimum
specifications ......... B ............ 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 repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Some manufacturers allow slight surface cracking in the
friction surface.
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FORCE MOTORS
See ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL) .
GUIDES
See DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES .
HALF SHAFTS
See DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS .
HOSES, LINES AND TUBES
HOSE, LINE AND TUBE INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
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Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Connected incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Corroded, not reusable .. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Dry-rotted .............. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Hard .................... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inner fabric (webbing)
damaged ................ A ............ Require replacement.
Insufficient clamping
force, allowing hose to
leak ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Melted .................. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Outer covering damaged .. 1 ............ Suggest 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 ................ 2 . Suggest replacement of sleeves.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Safety clip missing ..... C ............ Require replacement.
Spongy .................. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Stripped ................ A ............ Require replacement.
Swollen ................. B ............ Require 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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HOUSINGS (BELL, CASE, TAIL (EXTENSION) AND AUXILIARY)
HOUSING (BELL, CASE, TAIL (EXTENSION) AND AUXILIARY) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Bearing race loose
in bore ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Dowel pin holes worn,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Machined surfaces damaged,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - See DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES .
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING 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.
Bearing rollers, balls or
races are worn, pitted,
noisy, or feel rough when
rotated as an assembly . A .. Require replacement of bearing
assembly.
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.
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 holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performances) .......... .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. .. ........... Require replacement.
Rough (brinelling,
spalling) .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber deteriorated,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
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KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
See
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS) .
LIMITED SLIPS
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LINES
See HOSES, LINES AND TUBES .
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
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LINES
See HOSES, LINES AND TUBES .
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See DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLIES .
LINES
See HOSES, LINES AND TUBES .
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
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Condition Code Procedure
Components missing ...... C .. Require replacement of missing
components.
Linkage bent, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage bent, not
affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, not
affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage loose, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Linkage noisy ........... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .. 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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LOCKING HUB ASSEMBLIES
LOCKING HUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Seized in any position .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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LOCKING HUB CONTROL KNOBS
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Condition Code Procedure
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Damaged, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
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LUBRICANTS
See FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
METAL-CLAD SEALS
See SEALS.
METALASTIC JOINTS
See RUBBER JOINTS (METALASTIC) .
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
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Condition Code Procedure
Bent, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated (water, fuel,
etc.) .................. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Housing cracked ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Leaking fluid
externally ............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking fluid
internally ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking vacuum .......... A ............ Require replacement.
Nipple broken ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Further inspection is required to determine the cause
of the contamination.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification.
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MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION)
MOUNT (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION) 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.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking (hydraulic
mount) ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Mounting hole worn,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Mounting hole worn, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Rubber deteriorated,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber deteriorated, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
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ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
See SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL) .
ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
See SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL) .
OIL PANS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
PANS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
PILOT HOLES
See DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES .
PRESSURE PLATES
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Condition Code Procedure
Balance weight missing .. C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Contact surface
distorted .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Cracks .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Fingers bent ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Hard spots .............. B ............ Require replacement.
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Scored .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Spring rate less than
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Worn beyond
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
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PRESSURE SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
RACES
See BEARINGS AND RACES .
RUBBER JOINTS (METALASTIC)
These joints may be found on half and/or drive shafts. They
are usually found on European vehicles featuring a three-lug drive
flange. They may be equipped with a centering ball or pin.
RUBBER JOINT (METALASTIC) INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Drive flange bent ....... A ............. Require repair or
replacement.
Drive flange damaged,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber drive joint
cracked ................ 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rubber drive joint
damaged, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber drive joint split
between mounting holes . A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber drive joint torn at
mounting holes ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber drive joint weather-
cracked ................ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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SCREENS
See FILTERS AND SCREENS .
SEALS
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Leaking ................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
( 1) - Require inspection of mating and sealing surface and
repair or replace as necessary. Check vent. A plugged
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SEALS (METAL-CLAD)
See SEALS.
SELECTOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
See
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS) .
SERVOS
See ACTUATORS (VACUUM) .
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)
See:
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
CABLES
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
SWITCHES
SENSORS
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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.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking
(vacuum/fluid/air) ..... A ............ Require replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .......... ( 3) Further inspection
required.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
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performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
specification.
( 3) - Follow OEM recommended adjustment procedures. Repair
or replace if out of specification.
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SIDE COVERS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
SLIP YOKES
See YOKES AND SLIP YOKES .
SOLENOIDS
See:
ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATORS (VACUUM)
SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE)
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Condition Code Procedure
Air gap incorrect ....... B ....... ( 1) Require adjustment or
replacement.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 4) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Loose ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of