engine oil DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual

Connector Name/Number Color Location Fig.
G100 Left Fender Side Shield 16
G101 Left Fender Side Shield 16
G102 Left Fender Side Shield (RWAL
Ground)N/S
G103 Near T/O for Wiper Motor 14
G105 Front of Engine (Engine Ground) 4,5,6,9
G107 (Diesel) Left Rear of Engine 10
G113 (Diesel) Primary Battery Engine Ground N/S
G114 Battery Engine Ground N/S
G115 (Diesel) Primary Battery Body Ground N/S
G116 Battery Frame Ground N/S
G117 (Diesel) Auxilary Battery Engine Ground N/S
G118 (Diesel) Primary Frame Ground N/S
G120 (Diesel) Auxilary Battery Body Ground N/S
G200 Left Cowl 24
G201 Instrument Panel Right Center
Support23,25
G300 Left Lower Cowl 20
G301 Below Left Rear Speaker 18
G302 At Overhead Console 20
Generator BK Front of Engine 7,8
Glove Box Lamp At Glove Box 23
Headlamp Switch C1 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 23,26
Headlamp Switch C2 Left Side of Instrument Panel 23,26
Heated Mirror Switch Center of Instrument Panel 25
High Note Horn BK Front Bumper Right Support 17
Idle Air Control Motor BK On Throttle Body 9
Ignition Coil GY Right Front of Engine 4,5,9
Ignition Coil 4 Pack BK Right Side of Engine 9
Ignition Coil 6 Pack BK Right Side of Engine 9
Ignition Switch C1 Steering Column 24
Ignition Switch C2 Steering Column 24
Instrument Cluster C1 Rear of Instrument Cluster 23
Instrument Cluster C2 Rear of Instrument Cluster 23
Intake Air Heater Relay Left Fender Side Shield 16
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Diesel) Left Rear of Engine 10
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Gas) GY On Intake Manifold 4,5,6
Joint Connector No. 1 In Power Distribution Center N/S
Joint Connector No. 2 In Power Distribution Center N/S
Joint Connector No. 3 Front Bumper Right support 17
Joint Connector No. 4 Left Front Engine Compartment 16
Joint Connector No. 5 NAT Left Side of Instrument Panel 24
Joint Connector No. 6 NAT Left Side of Instrument Pane 24
8W - 90 - 4 8W-90 CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONSBR/BE
CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS (Continued)

Fig. 9 IGNITION COIL (GAS ENGINE)
8W - 90 - 14 8W-90 CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONSBR/BE
CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS (Continued)

8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
SPLICE LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION............................1
SPLICE LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION
This section provides illustrations identifying the
general location of the splices in this vehicle. A spliceindex is provided. Use the wiring diagrams in each
section for splice number identification. Refer to the
index for proper splice number. For splices that are
not shown in the figures N/S appears in the Fig. col-
umn.
Splice Number Location Fig.
S100 Engine Harness Near T/O to Oil Pressure Sensor 3
S102 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Right Park/Turn Lamp 8
S103 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Left Park/Turn Lamp N/S
S104 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Left Front Headlamp N/S
S105 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In Power Distribution Center 7
S106 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In Power Distribution Center 7
S107 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Left Wheel Speed Sensor 7
S108 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Daytime Running Lamp Module 7
S109 Battery Harness, In T/O for Engine and Transmission Ground N/S
S110 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Left Wheel Speed Sensor 7
S111 Transmission Harness Near T/O to A/C Low Pressure Switch 2
S112 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Antilock Brake Controller 7
S113 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Antilock Brake Controller 7
S114 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In T/O to Chassis Harness 7
S116(V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injectors 1
S116 (V10) Engine Harness Rear of Engine 2, 4
S116 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S117 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injectors 1
S117 (V10) Engine Harness, Near T/O to fuel Injector No. 8 1, 4
S118 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injectors 1
S118 (V10) Engine Harness, Rear of Engine 1, 4
S119 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injectors 1
S119 (V10) Engine Harness, Rear of Engine 1, 4
S120 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injectors 1
S120 (V10) Engine Harness, Rear of Engine 2, 4, 6
S120 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to A/C Low Pressure Switch 2
S121 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injector No. 5 3
S121 (V10) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injector No. 7 4
S122 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Top of Transmission 5
S122 (V10) Engine Harness, In T/O to Transmission N/S
S123 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injector No. 3 3
BR/BE8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONS 8W - 95 - 1

Splice Number Location Fig.
S123 (V10) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injector No. 3 4
S124 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Top of Transmission 5
S124 (V10) Engine Harness, In T/O to Transmission N/S
S126 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Fuel Injector No. 1 3
S126 (V10) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Engine Ground 4, 6
S126 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to Powertrain Control Module 2
S127 (V6, V8) Engine Harness, on Top of Transmission 6, 5
S127 (V10) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Transmission 6
S127 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to A/C Low Pressure Switch 2
S128 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S130(V6, V8) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Oil Pressure Sensor 3
S131 (V10) Engine Harness, Rear of Engine 4
S134 Fog Lamp Harness, In T/O to Right Fog Lamp N/S
S136 Fog Lamp Harness, In T/O to Right Fog Lamp N/S
S141 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Joint Connector No. 3 8
S143 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Power Distribution Center 7
S144 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near T/O to Joint Connector No. 3 8
S160 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near Fuel Transfer Pump N/S
S161 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S164 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near Fuel Transfer Pump N/S
S165 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near Engine Control Module N/S
S166 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near Engine Control Module N/S
S167 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near Fuel Transfer Pump N/S
S168 (Diesel) Engine Harness, Near T/O to Engine Coolant Temoerature Sensor N/S
S170 (Diesel) Engine Harness, In T/O to Engine Control Module N/S
S171 Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Cente 2
S172 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to A/C Low Pressure Switch 2
S173 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, Near T/O to A/C Low Pressure Switch 2
S174 (Diesel) Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S175 Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S176 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In Power Distribution Center 7
S177 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In T/O to Daytime Running Lamps Module 7
S179 Transmission Harness, In T/O to Power Distribution Center 2
S180 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Intake Air Heater Relay 8
S181 Headlamp and Dash Harness, Near Intake Air Heater Relay 8
S182 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In T/O to Daytime Running Lamps Module 7
S183 Headlamp and Dash Harness, In Power Distribution Center 7
S184 (Diesel) Engine Harnes, in T/O to Engine Control Module N/S
S202 Instrument Panel Harness, Near Overdrive Switch 12
S203 Instrument Panel Harness, Near Overdrive Switch 12
S204 instrument Panel Harness, In T/O to Cup Holder Lamp 12
S207 Instrument Panel Harness, Near Blower Motor 12
S209 Steering Wheel Harness, Near Remote Radio Switch N/S
S210 Steering Wheel Harness, Near Remote Radio Switch N/S
S300 Body Harness, Left Side Instrument Panel 10
8W - 95 - 2 8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONSBR/BE
SPLICE LOCATIONS (Continued)

ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE 3.9L.............................. 1
ENGINE 5.2L............................. 59
ENGINE 5.9L............................ 116ENGINE 8.0L............................ 171
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL..................... 229
ENGINE 3.9L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE 3.9L
DESCRIPTION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION.......3
PERFORMANCE........................4
MECHANICAL..........................6
LUBRICATION..........................8
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE......9
CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE
LEAKAGE..............................9
REAR SEAL AREA LEAKS................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................10
CYLINDER BORE HONING...............10
HYDROSTATIC LOCK....................11
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS....11
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS . . . 11
REMOVAL..............................12
INSTALLATION...........................13
SPECIFICATIONS........................14
SPECIAL TOOLS.........................19
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL..............................21
INSTALLATION...........................21
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION...........................22
OPERATION.............................22
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................22
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE........22
REMOVAL..............................23
CLEANING..............................23
INSPECTION............................23
INSTALLATION...........................23
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL..............................24
CLEANING..............................24INSPECTION............................24
INSTALLATION...........................24
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS
DESCRIPTION...........................25
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................25
VALVES, GUIDES AND SPRINGS...........25
REMOVAL..............................27
CLEANING..............................27
INSPECTION............................27
INSTALLATION...........................28
ENGINE BLOCK
CLEANING..............................28
INSPECTION............................28
CAMSHAFT & BEARINGS (IN BLOCK)
REMOVAL..............................29
INSTALLATION...........................29
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................31
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING......31
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION...........................31
OPERATION.............................31
REMOVAL..............................31
INSTALLATION...........................32
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
DESCRIPTION...........................32
OPERATION.............................32
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................33
MAIN BEARING FITTING.................33
REMOVAL..............................33
INSTALLATION...........................34
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
DESCRIPTION...........................34
OPERATION.............................34
REMOVAL..............................34
BR/BEENGINE 9 - 1

INSTALLATION...........................34
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
DESCRIPTION...........................34
OPERATION.............................34
REMOVAL..............................35
INSTALLATION...........................35
DISTRIBUTOR BUSHING
REMOVAL..............................37
INSTALLATION...........................37
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS (CAM IN BLOCK)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................38
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS...................38
REMOVAL..............................39
CLEANING..............................39
INSTALLATION...........................39
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION...........................40
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................40
PISTON FITTING.......................40
REMOVAL..............................40
CLEANING..............................41
INSPECTION............................41
INSTALLATION...........................41
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................41
PISTON RING FITTING..................41
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL..............................42
INSTALLATION...........................42
FRONT MOUNT
REMOVAL..............................43
INSTALLATION...........................43
REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL..............................44
INSTALLATION...........................44
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION...........................45
OPERATION.............................45
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................47
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.................47
ENGINE OIL LEAKS.....................47
OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................47
ENGINE OIL...........................47OIL FILTER
REMOVAL..............................48
INSTALLATION...........................48
OIL PAN
REMOVAL..............................48
CLEANING..............................49
INSPECTION............................49
INSTALLATION...........................49
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
DESCRIPTION...........................49
OPERATION.............................49
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL..............................50
DISASSEMBLY...........................50
CLEANING..............................50
INSPECTION............................50
ASSEMBLY.............................51
INSTALLATION...........................52
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION...........................52
OPERATION.............................52
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................53
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE.............53
REMOVAL..............................53
CLEANING..............................53
INSPECTION............................53
INSTALLATION...........................53
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION...........................55
OPERATION.............................55
REMOVAL..............................55
CLEANING..............................55
INSPECTION............................55
INSTALLATION...........................55
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
REMOVAL..............................56
INSTALLATION...........................56
TIMING BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER
DESCRIPTION...........................57
OPERATION.............................57
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL..............................57
INSPECTION............................58
INSTALLATION...........................58
9 - 2 ENGINE 3.9LBR/BE

ENGINE 3.9L
DESCRIPTION
The 3.9 Liter (238 CID) six-cylinder engine is a
V-Type, lightweight, single cam, overhead valve
engine with hydraulic roller tappets. This engine is
designed to use unleaded fuel.
The engine lubrication system consists of a rotor
type oil pump and a full-flow oil filter.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1,
3, 5 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6 on the right bank.
The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2 (Fig. 1).
The engine serial number is stamped into a
machined pad located on the left front corner of the
cylinder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 2).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as either
mechanical (e.g., a strange noise), or performance
(e.g., engine idles rough and stalls).
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING - Preformance) or (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAG-
NOSIS AND TESTING - Mechanical). Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM for fuel system diagnosis.
Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be
necessary for specific engine malfunctions that can-
not be isolated with the Service Diagnosis charts.
Information concerning additional tests and diagno-
sis is provided within the following:
²Cylinder Compression Pressure Test
²Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test
²Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis
²Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis
²Lash Adjuster (Tappet) Noise Diagnosis
²Engine Oil Leak Inspection
Fig. 1 Firing Order
Fig. 2 Engine Identification (Serial) Number
BR/BEENGINE 3.9L 9 - 3
ENGINE 3.9L (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
11. Faulty ignition cables 11. Replace any cracked or shorted
cables
12. Faulty ignition coil 12. Test and replace, as necessary (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/IGNITION COIL - REMOVAL).
ENGINE STALLS OR
ROUGH IDLE1. Carbon build-up on throttle plate 1. Remove throttle body and de-carbon.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
INJECTION/THROTTLE BODY -
REMOVAL).
2. Engine idle speed too low 2. Check Idle Air Control circuit. (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
DESCRIPTION)
3. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs3. Replace or clean and re-gap spark
plugs (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG -
CLEANING)
4. Worn or burned distributor rotor 4. Install new distributor rotor
5. Spark plug cables defective or
crossed5. Check for correct firing order or
replace spark plug cables. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL/
SPARK PLUG CABLE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING)
6. Faulty coil 6. Test and replace, if necessary (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/IGNITION COIL - REMOVAL)
7. Intake manifold vacuum leak 7. Inspect intake manifold gasket and
vacuum hoses (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
ENGINE MISSES ON
ACCELERATION1. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs1. Replace spark plugs or clean and set
gap. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG -
CLEANING)
2. Spark plug cables defective or
crossed2. Replace or rewire secondary ignition
cables. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG
CABLE - REMOVAL)
3. Dirt in fuel system 3. Clean fuel system
4. Burned, warped or pitted valves 4. Install new valves
5. Faulty coil 5. Test and replace as necessary (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/IGNITION COIL - REMOVAL)
BR/BEENGINE 3.9L 9 - 5
ENGINE 3.9L (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐ MECHANICAL
ENGINE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY VALVES/LIFTERS 1. High or low oil level in crankcase 1. Check for correct oil level. Adjust oil
level by draining or adding as needed
2. Thin or diluted oil 2. Change oil. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION/OIL - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
3. Low oil pressure 3. Check engine oil level. If ok, Perform
oil pressure test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING) for engine oil pressure
test/specifications
4. Dirt in tappets/lash adjusters 4. Clean/replace hydraulic tappets/lash
adjusters
5. Bent push rod(s) 5. Install new push rods
6. Worn rocker arms 6. Inspect oil supply to rocker arms and
replace worn arms as needed
7. Worn tappets/lash adjusters 7. Install new hydraulic tappets/lash
adjusters
8. Worn valve guides 8. Inspect all valve guides and replace as
necessary
9. Excessive runout of valve seats or
valve faces9. Grind valves and seats
CONNECTING ROD
NOISE1. Insufficient oil supply 1. Check engine oil level.
2. Low oil pressure 2. Check engine oil level. If ok, Perform
oil pressure test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING) engine oil pressure test/
specifications
3. Thin or diluted oil 3. Change oil to correct viscosity. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL -
STANDARD PROCEDURE) for correct
procedure/engine oil specifications
4. Excessive connecting rod bearing
clearanceMeasure bearings for correct clearance
with plasti-gage. Repair as necessary
5. Connecting rod journal out of round 5. Replace crankshaft or grind journals
6. Misaligned connecting rods 6. Replace bent connecting rods
MAIN BEARING NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply 1. Check engine oil level.
2. Low oil pressure 2. Check engine oil level. If ok, Perform
oil pressure test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING)
3. Thin or diluted oil 3. Change oil to correct viscosity.
9 - 6 ENGINE 3.9LBR/BE
ENGINE 3.9L (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
4. Excessive main bearing clearance 4. Measure bearings for correct
clearance. Repair as necessary
5. Excessive end play 5. Check crankshaft thrust bearing for
excessive wear on flanges
6. Crankshaft main journal out of
round or worn6. Grind journals or replace crankshaft
7. Loose flywheel or torque converter 7. Inspect crankshaft, flexplate/flywheel
and bolts for damage. Tighten to correct
torque
LOW OIL PRESSURE 1. Low oil level 1. Check oil level and fill if necessary
2. Faulty oil pressure sending unit 2. Install new sending unit
3. Clogged oil filter 3. Install new oil filter
4. Worn oil pump 4. Replace oil pump assembly.
5. Thin or diluted oil 5. Change oil to correct viscosity.
6. Excessive bearing clearance 6. Measure bearings for correct clearance
7. Oil pump relief valve stuck 7. Remove valve to inspect, clean and
reinstall
8. Oil pump suction tube loose,
broken, bent or clogged8. Inspect suction tube and clean or
replace if necessary
9. Oil pump cover warped or cracked 9. Install new oil pump
OIL LEAKS 1. Misaligned or deteriorated gaskets 1. Replace gasket
2. Loose fastener, broken or porous
metal part2. Tighten, repair or replace the part
3. Front or rear crankshaft oil seal
leaking3. Replace seal
4. Leaking oil gallery plug or cup plug 4. Remove and reseal threaded plug.
Replace cup style plug
EXCESSIVE OIL
CONSUMPTION OR
SPARK PLUGS OIL
FOULED1. CCV System malfunction 1. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS CONTROL/
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS -
DESCRIPTION) for correct operation
2. Defective valve stem seal(s) 2. Repair or replace seal(s)
3. Worn or broken piston rings 3. Hone cylinder bores. Install new rings
4. Scuffed pistons/cylinder walls 4. Hone cylinder bores and replace
pistons as required
5. Carbon in oil control ring groove 5. Remove rings and de-carbon piston
6. Worn valve guides 6. Inspect/replace valve guides as
necessary
7. Piston rings fitted too tightly in
grooves7. Remove rings and check ring end gap
and side clearance. Replace if necessary
BR/BEENGINE 3.9L 9 - 7
ENGINE 3.9L (Continued)