DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

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Trending: wheel bolts, fuel fill door release, gas mileage, checking oil, jump cable, seats, remove seats

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual The cylinders are numbered front front to rear
(Fig. 1);1to6.Thefiring order is 1±5±3±6±2±4.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES C

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LUBRICATING OIL
PRESSURE TOO HIGH1. Pressure switch/gauge not
operating properly.1. Verify pressure switch is functioning
correctly. If not, replace switch/gauge.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
4. Improperly operating viscous fan
drive.4. Inspect/replace fan drive.
5. Worn or damaged generator
bearing.5. Check/replace generator.
6. Flywheel housing misali

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine Control Module (ECM) not calibrated or ECM
has incorrect calibration.Refer to Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures Information.
Exhaust system restri

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunctioning. A DTC should have been set. Refer to Powertrain
Diagnostic Procedures Information. Also check
thermost

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Restriction in fuel supply side of fuel system. Refer to Fuel Transfer Pump Pressure Testing (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL
TRANSFER PUMP

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-PLACE
GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place g

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (1) Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the bat-
tery.
(2) Inspect air cleaner, induction system, and
intake manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(3) Place a shop towel ar

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (22) Remove front bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAMES
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER -
REMOVAL).
(23) If A/C equipped, disconnect A/C condenser
refrigerant lines.
(24) Disconnect charge air cooler piping.
(2

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual REMOVALÐCRANKCASE BREATHER VAPOR
CANISTER
NOTE: It is recommended to empty the contents of
the vapor canister at each oil and filter service
interval.
(1) Loosen cap from top of vapor canister.
(2) R
Trending: service indicator, lane assist, wheel bolts, buttons, hood release, octane, fuel cap