wheelbase DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION (VECI)
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with 5.9L V-8 LDC-gas powered
engines have a vehicle emission control information
(VECI) label.
The label combines both emission control informa-
tion and vacuum hose routing. This label is located
in the engine compartment in front of the radiator
(Fig. 3).
There are unique VECI labels for vehicles built for
sale in the country of Canada and Heavy Duty Cycle
(HDC) engines. Canadian labels are written in both
the English and French languages. For all Canadian
vehicles, the label is split into two different labels.
The VECI labels are permanently attached and
cannot be removed without defacing information and
destroying label.
The VECI label contains the following:
²Engine family and displacement
²Evaporative family
²Emission control system schematic
²Certification application
²Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
²Idle speeds (if adjustable)
²Spark plug and gap
The 5.9L HDC-gas powered engine will have two
labels. One of the labels is located in front of the
radiator in the engine compartment (Fig. 3) and will
contain vacuum hose routing only. The other is
attached to the drivers side of the engine air cleaner
housing (Fig. 3).The VECI label for the 5.9L HDC-gas powered
engine will contain the following:
²Engine family and displacement
²Evaporative family
²Certification application
²Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
²Idle speeds (if adjustable)
²Spark plug and gap
The label for the 8.0L V-10 HDC-gas powered
engine is also located in the engine compartment. It
is attached to a riveted metal plate located to the
right side of the generator (Fig. 4).
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Equipment Identification Plate (Fig. 5)is
located at the left, front of the inner hood panel. The
plate lists information concerning the vehicle as fol-
lows:
²The model.
²The wheelbase.
²The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
²The T.O.N. (order number).
²The optional and special equipment installed on
the vehicle.
Refer to the information listed on the plate when
ordering replacement parts.
Fig. 3 VECI Label Location
1 - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL
2 - VECI LABEL (5.9L HDC FOR CANADA ONLY)
3 - VECI LABEL (5.9L HDC ONLY) (INCLUDES CANADA)
Fig. 4 VECI Label LocationÐ8.0L V-10 Engine
1 - VECI LABEL
2 - GENERATOR
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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).
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FRAME (Continued)