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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION..........................1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION..........................2
VEHICLE EMISSION

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
VIN CODING/LOCATIONS
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
a-pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN contains

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 5) is located on the right
front hydroform fender rail just behind the headlight
assembly (Fig. 4). There are seven lines of informa-
tion on the

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING
WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THE BATTERY SYSTEM SEC-
TION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATT

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING
Refer to the Owners Manual for emergency vehicle
lifting procedures.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN A

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type
towing equipment can be used to tow all vehicles.
When towing a 4WD vehicle using a wheel-lift towing
device, use tow

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
²CASTERis the forward or rearward tilt of the
steering knuckle from vertical. Tilting the top of the
knuckle forward provides less positive caster. Tilting
the top of the knuckle rearward p

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE STEERING
EFFORT1. Loose or worn steering gear. 1. Replace steering gear.
2. Column coupler binding. 2. Replace coupler.
3. Tire pressure. 3. Adjust tire

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................9
DESCRIPTION........................9
SPECIFICATIO

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LOWER CONTROL ARM
BUSHINGS - 4WD (LD)
(1) Remove the lower control arm (Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM -
REMOVAL).
(2) Secure the control arm in a vise.
NOT
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