Cooler DODGE RAM 2003 Service Service Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (14) Install the fan support/hub assembly and
tighten bolts to 33 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(15) Install the power steering pump.
(16) Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque
bolt to 43 Nm (43

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual Inspect the piston pin for nicks, gouges and exces-
sive wear. Measure the pin diameter (Fig. 93). The
minimum diameter is 39.990 mm (1.5744 inch), max-
imum 40.003 mm (1.5749 inch). If the diameter i

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (8) Use clean engine oil to lubricate the threads
and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.
(9)For machined connecting rods,the number
stamped on the rod cap at the parting line must
match and

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(2) Position a transmission jack in place.
(3) Remove support cushion stud nuts (Fig. 110).
(4) Raise rear of transmission and engine
SLIGHTLY.
(5)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual Fig. 111 Lubrication System Circulation
1 - TO FILTER
2 - FROM FILTER
3 - TO MAIN OIL RIFLE
4 - CLOSED
5 - OPEN
6 - TO COOLER7 - FROM PUMP
8 - CLOSED
9 - OPEN
10 - OIL DRAINS BACK TO THE PUMP
11 - OIL

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual OIL COOLER & LINES
CLEANING
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) air pressure to the element
to check for leaks. If the element leaks, replace the
element.
OIL FI

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (2) Install the pump (Fig. 116). Verify the idler
gear pin is installed in the locating bore in the cylin-
der block. Tighten the oil pump mounting bolts in
two steps, in the sequence shown in (Fig. 1

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (4) Remove dipstick support at fuel filter housing.
Position dipstick tube to the side.
(5) Disconnect the air grid heater power cables at
the cable mounting studs.
(6) Disconnect the ground strap at

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Service Manual (5) Connect the manifold air temperature/pressure
sensor connector.
(6) Install and tighten the air intake heater power
supply nuts to 14 N´m (120 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install the APPS bracket. Torq