torque DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tailpipe into the muffler.
(2) Install the tailpipe hanger rods into the isola-
tors (Fig. 16).
(3) Install the exhaust clamp, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the clamp 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Connect the battery negative cables.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
RESONATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove the exhaust clamps from the resonator
to extension pipes (Fig. 17).
(4) Separate the resonator from the front and rear
extension pipes (Fig. 17) and remove the resonator
from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble the resonator to the front and rear
extension pipes (Fig. 17).
(2) Install new exhaust clamps, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the exhaust clamps to 48 N´m
(35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.(4) Connect the battery negative cables.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TURBOCHARGER
BOOST PRESSURE
NOTE: This diagnostic procedure is to be used with
the DRBIIITwhile test driving the vehicle under nor-
mal load and driving conditions.
Low turbocharger boost pressure can cause poor
engine proformance and driveability concerns. The
following procedure will test the turbocharger boost
pressure.
(1) Loosen clamps holding air inlet duct rubber
sleeve to the intake manifold and air inlet duct.
Remove rubber sleeve (Fig. 18).
(2) Position Special Tool 8462 onto air inlet duct
and intake manifold. Using the existing clamps
tighten to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the 3447.5 kpa 500 psi (gray) Pressure
Transducer (part of OT-CH8520 Transducer Kit) into
Special Tool 8462.
Fig. 17 Resonator Removal/Installation
1 - EXTENSION PIPE
2 - RESONATOR
3 - EXTENSION PIPE
4 - CLAMP
Fig. 18 INTAKE MANIFOLD TO AIR INLET DUCT
RUBBER SLEEVE
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR INLET
2 - CLAMPS
3 - AIR INLET DUCT
4 - AIR INLET DUCT RUBBER SLEEVE
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 13
TAILPIPE - 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)

(b) Move the impeller shaft fore and aft and
record the measurement. Allowable end play is
0.038 mm (0.0015 in.) MIN. and 0.089 mm (0.0035
in.) MAX. If the recorded measurement falls out-
side these parameters, replace the turbocharger
assembly.
(5) Measure the turbocharger bearing radial clear-
ance:
(a) Insert a narrow blade or wire style feeler
gauge between the compressor wheel and the hous-
ing (Fig. 28).
(b) Gently push the compresser wheel toward
the housing and record the clearance.
(c) With the feeler gauge in the same location,
gently push the compressor wheel away from the
housing and again record the clearance.
(d) Subtract the smaller clearance from the
larger clearance. This is the radial bearing clear-
ance.
(e) Allowable radial bearing clearance is 0.326
mm (0.0128 in.) MIN. and 0.496 mm (0.0195 in.)
MAX. If the recorded measurement falls outside
these specifications, replace the turbocharger assy.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the turbocharger. Apply anti-seize to the
studs and then tighten the turbocharger mounting
nuts to 32 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the oil drain tube and oil supply line to
the turbocharger (Fig. 25). Tighten the drain tube
bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3)Pre-lube the turbocharger.Pour 50 to 60 cc
(2 to 3 oz.) clean engine oil in the oil supply line fit-
ting. Carefully rotate the turbocharger impeller by
hand to distribute the oil thoroughly.
(4) Install and tighten the oil supply line fitting
nut to 20 N´m (133 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Position the charge air cooler inlet pipe to the
turbocharger. With the clamp in position, tighten the
clamp nut to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Position the air inlet hose to the turbocharger
(Fig. 24). Tighten the clamp to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(8) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
(Fig. 23) and tighten the bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Connect the battery negative cables.
(11) Start the engine to check for leaks.
Fig. 26 Inspect Compressor Housing for Impeller
Rubbing Condition
Fig. 27 Measure Turbocharger Axial End Play
Fig. 28 Measure Turbocharger Bearing Radial
Clearance
1 - FEELER GAUGE
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 17
TURBOCHARGER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the charge air cooler. Install the bolts
and tighten to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the air intake system tubes to the
charge air cooler. With the clamps in position, tighten
the clamps to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the transmission auxiliary cooler (if
equipped) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION/
TRANS COOLER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the A/C condenser (if A/C equipped)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).Recharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(5) Install the front support bracket. Install and
tighten the bolts.
(6) Install the front bumper (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
BUMPER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Connect the battery negative cables.
(8) Start engine and check for boost system leaks.
11 - 20 EXHAUST SYSTEMBR/BE
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND PLUMBING (Continued)

FRAME & BUMPERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BUMPERS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE...............1
FRONT AIR DAM
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT.........................2
FRONT LOWER FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
FRONT FASCIA - SPORT
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRONT BUMPER - SPORT
REMOVAL.............................5INSTALLATION..........................5
REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
FRAME
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................6
FRAME SERVICE......................7
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME DIMENSION....................8
CAB CHASSIS ADAPTER BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
BUMPERS
DESCRIPTION
Bumpers are used at the front and rear of the
vehicle. Bumpers may be chrome or painted.Bumpers are designed to protect the exterior sheet-
metal in low impact situations. The bumpers are
attached to the frame and provide mounting points
for some optional accessories such as fog lights and
tow hooks.
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Cab chassis adapter nut 108 80 Ð
Front bumper bracket to frame nut 68 50 Ð
Front bumper outer brace bolt 68 50 Ð
Rear bumper to brace nut 40 30 Ð
Rear bumper brace to bracket nut 101 75 Ð
Rear bumper bracket to frame nut 101 75 Ð
Skid plate crossmember to frame bolt 54 40 Ð
Skid plate to crossmember bolt 40 30 Ð
Skid plate to transmission crossmember bolt 54 40 Ð
Spare tire winch bolt 27 20 Ð
Trailer hitch nut 108 80 Ð
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 1

(3) Install screws attaching bottom of fascia to air
deflector.
(4) Align fascia and wheelhouse liners with outer
bumper brackets and install screws.
(5) Connect harness connectors to fog lamps.
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Support front bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove bolts attaching front bumper outer
bracket to frame rail (Fig. 6).
(3) Remove nuts and stud plates attaching front
bumper to end of frame rail.
(4) Disengage wire connectors from fog lamps, if
equipped.
(5) Separate front bumper from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Support front bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Position front bumper on vehicle.
(3) Engage fog lamp wire connectors, if equipped.
(4) Install nuts and stud plates attaching front
bumper to end of frame rail. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m
(70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install bolts attaching front bumper outer
bracket to frame rail. Tighten bolts to 94 N´m (70 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Fig. 6 Front Bumper
1 - U-NUT
2 - FRAME
3 - INNER BUMPER BRACKET
4 - FOGLAMP SIGHT SHIELD
5 - BUMPER
6 - 4±WAY CENTER LOCATOR
7 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
8 - UPPER FASCIA9 - LOWER FASCIA
10 - AIR DAM
11 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
12 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
13 - U-NUT
14 - BLIND RIVET
15 - OUTER BUMPER BRACKET
13 - 4 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE
FRONT FASCIA - SPORT (Continued)

FRONT BUMPER - SPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect wire connectors from fog lamps.
(2) Remove screws attaching fascia and outer
bumper brackets to wheelhouse liners.
(3) Remove screws and push-in fasteners attaching
bottom of fascia to air deflector.
(4) Support bumper on a suitable lifting device.
(5) Remove nuts attaching bumper to inner
bumper brackets (Fig. 7).
(6) Separate bumper from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Support bumper on a suitable lifting device.
(2) Position bumper on vehicle.
(3) Install nuts attaching bumper to inner bumper
brackets. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install screws and push-in fasteners attaching
bottom of fascia to air deflector.
(5) Align fascia and wheelhouse liners with outer
bumper brackets and install screws. See fascia
adjustment in this section.
(6) Connect wire connectors to fog lamps.
Fig. 7 Front Bumper & Fascia Ð Sport
1 - FASCIA
2 - U-NUT
3 - RETAINING CLIP
4 - OUTER BRACKET
5 - INNER BRACKET
6 - FRAME7 - FASCIA SUPPORT
8 - OUTER BRACKET
9 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
10 - AIR DEFLECTOR
11 - BUMPER
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 5

REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Support rear bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove nuts attaching rear bumper to inner
and outer brackets (Fig. 8).
(3) Disengage license plate lamp wire connector
from body wire harness, if equipped.
(4) Separate rear bumper from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Support rear bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Position rear bumper on vehicle.
(3) Engage license plate lamp wire connector to
body wire harness, if equipped.
(4) Install nuts attaching rear bumper to inner
and outer brackets. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m (70 ft.
lbs.) torque.
FRAME
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The BR/BE frame is the structural center of the
vehicle. In addition to supporting the body and pay-
load, the frame provides a station for the engine and
drivetrain. BR/BE trucks have a ladder type frame
with Box-section front rails, dropped center section,
and open-channel side rails in the rear.
Cross members attach to the side rails with rivets,
welds, or bolts. The cab is isolated from the frame
with rubber load cushions with through bolts. The
cargo box or bed is attached to the frame with bolts.
The frame is designed to absorb and dissipate flex-
ing and twisting due to acceleration, braking, corner-
ing, and road surface variances without bending
when subjected to normal driving conditions.
Fig. 8 Rear Bumper
1 - INNER BRACKET
2 - BUMPER3 - OUTER BRACKET
13 - 6 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE

FRAME FASTENERS
Bolts, nuts and rivets can be used to repair frames
or to install a reinforcement section on the frame.
Bolts can be used in place of rivets. When replacing
rivets with bolts, install the next larger size diameter
bolt to assure proper fit. If necessary, ream the hole
out just enough to sufficiently receive the bolt.
Conical-type washers are preferred over the split-
ring type lock washers. Normally, grade-5 bolts are
adequate for frame repair.Grade-3 bolts or softer
should not be used.Tightening bolts/nuts with thecorrect torque, refer to the Introduction Group at the
front of this manual for tightening information.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME DIMENSION
Frame dimensions are listed in Millimeters (mm)
scale. All dimensions are from center to center of
Principal Locating Point (PLP), or from center to cen-
ter of PLP and fastener location (Fig. 10) .
DIMENSIONS FOR DIFFERING WHEELBASES*
WHEELBASE LENGTH
ALENGTH
BLENGTH
C
118 2118.0 3663.6 4185.4
134 2118.0 3994.5 4693.4
138 2626.0 4096.1 4693.4
154 2626.0 4502.5 5201.4
162 2118.0 4705.0 5042.5
*Measurements are in Millimeters (mm).
13 - 8 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE
FRAME (Continued)

CAB CHASSIS ADAPTER
BRACKET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail (Fig. 11)
(2) Separate cab chassis adapter brackets from
frame rail
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cab chassis adapter brackets on frame
rail
(2) Install bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail.
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
Some vehicles are equipped with front tow hooks.
The tow hooks are to be used forEMERGENCYpur-
poses only.
(1) Remove the fasteners that attach the tow
hooks to the frame (Fig. 12).
(2) Separate the tow hooks from the frame.
INSTALLATION
Some vehicles are equipped with front tow hooks.
The tow hooks are to be used forEMERGENCYpur-
poses only.
(1) Position the tow hooks on the frame.
(2) Install the fasteners that attach the tow hooks
to the frame.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 11 Cab Chassis Adapter Brackets
1 - ADAPTER BRACKETS
2 - FRAMEFig. 12 Front Tow Hooks
1 - TOW HOOK
2 - FRAME
13 - 10 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE

TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Support trailer hitch on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove fasteners attaching trailer wiring con-
nector to trailer hitch, if equipped.
(3) Remove bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails (Fig. 13) .
(4) Separate trailer hitch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trailer hitch on vehicle.
(2) Install nuts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails. Tighten nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install fasteners attaching trailer wiring con-
nector to trailer hitch, if equipped.
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) Remove bolts holding skid plate to frame rails
(Fig. 14) .
(3) Separate skid plate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position skid plate on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts holding skid plate to frame rails.
(3) Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.
Fig. 13 Trailer Hitch
1 - SPARE TIRE WINCH SUPPORT
2 - FLAG BOLT
3 - FRAME RAIL4 - REAR AXLE HOUSING
5 - HITCH
Fig. 14 Skid Plate
1 - TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER
2 - FRAME RAIL
3 - SKID PLATE
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 11