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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (16) On 4X4 models use the service sleeve as a
template to drill a hole in the frame tip to accommo-
date the sway bar mounting bolt. (Fig. 12)
(17) Slide the service sleeve into the replacement
frame

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (19) Apply ring-fillet welds into the ring-fillet weld
holes on the replacement frame tip, using the Weld
Process Specifications table. (Fig. 14)
(20) Install the upper FESM insulator onto the
replace

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (22) Using the appropriate measuring equipment,
verify the front end sheet metal brackets location in
all three (X,Y, and Z) planes of space, and adjust if
required. (Fig. 15)CAUTION: Shield the surr

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (c) Apply a durable top coat to the outside of the
repair area.
(28) Tighten the front cab mounting bolt to the
FESM bracket to 81 N´m (60 ft. lbs.).
(29) Install the stabilizer bar. (Refer to 2 - SU

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF SERVICE SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Two sleeve halves are included with each
kit. Modifications as follow, are necessary to create
the correct sleeve assembly for each application.
(1) On 4X2 models, the9lo

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDROFORM
FENDER RAIL REPAIR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN GRIND-
ING OR WELDING METAL, SERIOUS EYE INJURY
CAN RESULT.
²BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (17) Fabricate 51 mm (2.0 in.) long repair inserts
using scrap from the old structure or the replacement
part. It will be necessary to split the inserts on each
of their four sides to fit into the hyd

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (26) Install the front cab mount bolt if previously
removed and tighten to 81 N´m (60 ft. lbs.).
(27) Install the lower radiator crossmember bolts
and tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(28) Install t

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF STANDARD PROCEDURE - REAR FRAME
H-SECTION REPLACEMENT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN GRIND-
ING OR WELDING METAL, SERIOUS EYE INJURY
CAN RESULT.
²BEFORE PROCEEDING W

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Manual PDF (9) Remove the bolts and remove the spare tire
winch. (Fig. 23)
(10) Position the wire harness forward of the work
area.
CAUTION: Do not use any flame or plasma cutting
equipment to cut the frame in t