wheel DODGE TRUCK 1993 Service Repair Manual

19 9 3

SERVICE
MANUAL

D&
W150-350

RAMCHARGER

REAR
WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK

GROUP TAB LOCATOR

Introduction

0
Lubrication
and
Maintenance
2
Front Suspension
and
Axle

3
Rear Suspension
and
Axles

5
Brakes

6
Clutch
7
Cooling System

8
Electrical

9
Engines
11
Exhaust System
and
Intake
Manifold

13
Frame
and Bumpers

14
Fuel
System

16
Propeller Shafts

19
Steering

21
Transmission
and
Transfer Case

22
Wheels and Tires

23
Body Components

24
Heating
and Air
Conditioning

25
Emission Control Systems Component and System Index
Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear
of
Manual)

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

DESIGNATIONS,
LABELS/PLATES/DECALS,
CODES
AND DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTS .
CONTENTS

page
MEASUREMENT
AND TORQUE
... 1 SPECIFICATIONS
page

. 11

DESIGNATIONS, LABELS/PLATES/DECALS, CODES
AND
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTS
INDEX

page

Engine
and
Transmission/Transfer
Case
Identification
2

Engine/Transmission/GVWR
4

Equipment
Identification
Plate
3
International
Vehicle Control
and
Display
Symbols
10

Major Component
Identification 3
VEHICLE DESIGNATIONS The Vehicle Code chart lists description and code
for Ram Truck and Sport Utility vehicles. The codes are used to identify vehicle types in charts, captions
and in service procedures. The vehicle codes are
dif­

ferent than the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the wheelbase/model code.
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION
LABEL
A certification label is attached to the left side
B-pillar. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms
to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
The label also lists the: • Month and year of vehicle manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Type of vehicle
Type of rear wheels (single or dual) Bar code
Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data
concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
determine the identification of a vehicle.
page

Trailer
Towing Specifications
4

Vehicle Code Plate
2

Vehicle Designations
1

Vehicle Dimension
4

Vehicle
Identification
Number (VIN) Plate
1

Vehicle Safety
Certification
Label
............. 1

Vehicle Weights
4
VEHICLE CODE
DESIGNATIONS
VEHICLE CODE
= AD
(DODGE
RAM

PICKUP
&
CHASSIS
CAB)

VEHICLE
FAMILY LINE DESCRIPTION
AD1
D150

AD2
D250

AD3
D350
PICKUP

4x2

AD5
W150
AD6
W250

AD7
W350
PICKUP

4x4

AD2
D250
AD3
D350
CHASSIS
CAB

4x2

AD6
W250
AD7
W350
CHASSIS
CAB

4x4

AD4
AD100

AD4
AD150
SPORT
UTILITY
4x2

AD8
AD100

AD8 AD
150
SPORT
UTILITY
4x4
J90IN-32

INTRODUCTION

PRIMARY SECONDARY
PAINT PAINT VINYL ROOF

CODE VEHICLE
ORDER-
NUMBER
PAINT- PI
PROCEDURE
(2)

(1)
XXX
)
XXXXX)
X
XXX xxxxxx
X)0C xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx XXX x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TRANSMISSION
I
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE
J
NUMBER
MARKET
U-C-B-M
CODE 90IN-3

Fig. 2 Vehicle Code Plate
VEHICLE CODE DECODING
VEHICLE
MODEL
•NUMBER
ENGINE
-CODE
-INTERIOR TRIM CODE

Line #1 Digit
1-3 Transmission Sales Code
Digit 4 Open Space
Digit
5
Market Code - U-C-B-M
Digit 6 Open Space
Digit 7-23 Vehicle Identification No.
Line #2 Digit
1-3 Paint Procedure
Digit 4 Open Space
Digit 5-8 Primary Paint
Digit 9 Open Space
Digit 10-13 Secondary Paint
Digit 14 Open Space
Digit 15-18 Trim Code
Digit 19 Open Space
Digit
20-22
Engine Sales Code
Digit 23 Open Space
Line #3 Digit 1-12 Vehicle Order Number
Digit 13 Open Space
Digit 14-16 Vinyl Roof Code (Door Combo
Digit
Code - Pillette)
Digit 17 Open Space
Digit 18-23 Model

J901N-20 MAJOR COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Refer to the applicable group for identification
data.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE

The Equipment Identification Plate is located at
the right, front corner of the inner hood panel. The
plate lists information concerning the vehicle as fol­
lows:
The model
The wheelbase
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
The
T.O.N,
(order number)
The optional and special equipment installed on
the vehicle
Refer to the information listed on the plate when
ordering replacement parts.

r§Wll
EQUIPMENT
IDENTIFICATION
mmm

MODELS
V.I.N. T.O.N.

CODE
NO.
DESCRIPTION
CODE
NO.
DESCRIPTION

. ^

Fig.
3 Equipment
Identification
Plate

4 INTRODUCTION
• VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

VEHICLE

FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
SfANDAID
SODIES
AVAILABLE
VEHICLE
FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
NOMINAL

LENGTH
(LOAD
SPACE
D

MENSIONS
(2)

VEHICLE
FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
NOMINAL

LENGTH LENGTH MAX.

WIDTH
HEIGHT
VOLUME
AD-1
AD-5
2921
mm

(115
in) —

Sweptline

1981
mm

(6.5
ft)
1981
mm

(78
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
19.1
in) 1.71 m3

(60.35
ft3)

AD-1
AD-2

AD-3
AD-5

AD-6
AD-7
3327
mm
(131
in) —

Sweptline

2438 mm
(8
ft)
2489 mm
(98
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in)
2.15
m3

(75.8
ft3)

AD-2
AD-3
AD-7
3327
mm
(131
in)
1422 mm
(56
in)
Chassis

Cab
2438 mm
(8
ft)
—
— — —

AD-3
AD-7
3249 mm
(135
in)
1524 mm
(60
in)
Chassis

Cab
2896 mm

(9.5
ft) —
— — —

AD-3
4039 mm
(159
in)
2134 mm
(84
in)
Chassis

Cab
3810 mm

(12.5
ft)
—
— —

AD-4
2692
mm
(106
in)
Sport

Utility

4x2
—

1778 mm 1588 mm
(62.5
in)
1062 mm
(41.8
in)
2.99
m3

(105.8
ft3)

AD-8
2692
mm
(106
in)
Sport

Utility

4x4
—

1778 mm 1588 mm
(62.5
in)
1062 mm
(41.8
in)
2.99
m3

(105.8
ft3)

AD-1
3378 mm
(133
in) —

Sweptline

1981
mm

(6.5
ft)
1984 mm
(78.1
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in) 1.71 m3

(60.4
ft3)

AD-1
AD-2

AD-5
AD-6
3785 mm
(149
in) —

Sweptline

Club
Cab 2438 mm
(8
ft)
2489 mm
(98
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in)
2.15
M3

(75.8
ft3)

®
Driver seat
to
tailgate.
(2)
Based
on
S.A.E.
procedure
Jl
100. J901N-34
VEHICLE
WEIGHTS

The Vehicle Weights chart provides:
• The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
• The payload
• The curb weight
for
each vehicle type/wheelbase

TRAILER
TOWING
SPECIFICATIONS
The Trailer Towing Specifications chart provides:
• The maximum trailer tongue weight
• The maximum trailer weight
• The maximum combined weight of the trailer/load/
towing vehicle with
a
specific engine/transmission/ axle combination.

VEHICLE
DIMENSION

The Vehicle Dimension chart provides
the
dimen­
sions
for
each type
of
Ram Truck, Ram Chassis Cab
and Ramcharger vehicle.

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/GVWR
The Engine/Transmission/GVWR chart provides
the maximum load data
for
each vehicle combina­ tion.

•
INTRODUCTION
5
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/QVWR

RAM PICKUP VEHICLE
LINE
WHEELBASE

GVWR ENGINE
&
SALES
CODE

TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE LINE
WHEELBASE

GVWR 3.9L
EFI

EHB
5.2L
EFI

ELG
5.9L
EFI

EMG
5.9L
EFI
EMJ 5.9L

DIESEL
ETA 5-SP

MAN.
O.D. 4-SP

MAN.
O.D. 4-SP

MAN.
3-SP

AUTO
4-SP

AUTO
O.D.
D150
4x2
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in)
2495
kg

(5500
lbs)
S
S

O
o
D150
4x2
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in)
2495
kg

(5500
lbs)
O
S

o o o
D150
4x2
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in)
2495
kg

(5500
lbs)

O
s

o
D150
4x2

3327
mm (131 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)
S

s
o o
D150
4x2

3327
mm (131 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)

o
s
o o o
D150
4x2

3327
mm (131 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)

o
s
o
D150
4x2

3378 mm (±33 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)
s
s

o
D150
4x2

3378 mm (±33 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)

o
s

o

D250

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)
s

s© o

D250

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)
o s© o o

D250

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)

o
s
o

D250

4x2

3785
mm (149 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)
s
s
o

D250

4x2

3785
mm (149 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)

o
s
o

D250

4x2

3327
mm (131 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
3860
kg
(8510
lbs)
s
s
o

D250

4x2

3327
mm (131 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
3860
kg
(8510
lbs)
O
s

o

D350

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s
s
o

D350

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
O

s
o

D350

4x2

3327
mm
(131 in)
4581
kg

(10,100
lbs)
S

s
o

D350

4x2

3327
mm
(131 in)
4581
kg

(10,100
lbs)
o
s
o
W150 4x4
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in) 2858 kg

(6300
lbs)

2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
s®

s
o
W150
4x4
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in) 2858 kg

(6300
lbs)

2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
o
s© o
W150
4x4
2921 mm

(115
in)

3327
mm (131 in) 2858 kg

(6300
lbs)

2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
o
s
o
W150
4x4

3785
mm (149 in)
2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
s

s© o
W150
4x4

3785
mm (149 in)
2903
kg

(6400
lbs)

o
s
o

W250
4x4
3327
mm

Q31
in)
3/85 mm (149 in)
3402
kg

(7500
lbs)
s

s© o

W250

4x4
3327
mm

Q31
in)
3/85 mm (149 in)
3402
kg

(7500
lbs)

o
s
o

W250

4x4

3327
mm (131 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
3860
kg
(8510
lbs)
s
s
o

W250

4x4

3327
mm (131 in)

3785
mm (149 in)
3860
kg
(8510
lbs)
o
s
o

W350
4x4
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s
s
o

W350

4x4
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
o
s
o

W350

4x4
3327
mm
(131 in)
4581
kg

(10,100
lbs)
s
s
o

W350

4x4
3327
mm
(131 in)
4581
kg

(10,100
lbs)
o
s
o

S
=
STANDARD
O =
OPTIONAL
©= Not
available
in
California
J90IN-39

6 INTRODUCTION
•
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/GVWR
(CONT'D)

RAM CHASSIS
CAB
ENGINE
&
SALES CODE TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE LINE WHEELBASE
GVWR 3.9L
EFI
EHB 5.2L
EFI
ELG 5.9L
EFI
EMG 5.9L
EFI
EMJ 5.9L

DIESEL
ETA 5-SP
MAN. O.D. 4-SP
MAN. O.D. 4-SP
MAN. 3-SP

AUTO
4-SP

AUTO
O.D.

D250

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in)
3357
kg

(7400
lbs)
S

s

3860
kg
(8510 lbs)
s©

S
o

3860
kg
(8510 lbs)
s©
s
o
O
S
o

D350

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s©

s
o

D350

4x2
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s©
s

o

3429 mm
(135
in)
4039 mm (159 in) 4581 kg

(10,100
lbs)
s
s
o

3429 mm

(135
in)
4039 mm (159 in)
4763
kg

(10,500
lbs)
o

s
o

W250
4x4
3327
mm
(131 in)
3860
kg
(8510 lbs)
s©

s

o

W250

4x4
3327
mm
(131 in)
3860
kg
(8510 lbs)
s©
s
o
o
s
o

W350
4x4
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s©

s

o

W350

4x4
3327
mm
(131 in) 3946 kg

(8700
lbs)
s®
s

o
o
s
o

3429 mm
(135
in)
4581
kg

(10,100
lbs)
s
s
o

4989 kg

(11,000
lbs)
o

s
o
RAMCHARGER SPORT
UTILITY
D100
4x2
2692
mm
(106 in)
2540
kg

(5600
lbs)
S
S

D150
4x2
2692
mm
(106 in)
2540
kg

(5600
lbs)
S
S

W100 4x4
2692
mm
(106 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)
S
S

O
W150 4x4
2692
mm
(106 in)
2722
kg

(6000
lbs)
S
S
o
W150
4x4
2692
mm
(106 in)

2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
S

S® o
W150
4x4
2692
mm
(106 in)

2903
kg

(6400
lbs)
S S
o

S
=
STANDARD
O
=
OPTIONAL ®
= Not
available
in
California.

=
California
Only.
J901N-35

•

INTRODUCTION
7
VEHICLE
WEIGHTS

RAM
PICKUP

MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY
(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCE
(1)
CURB

WEIGHT
(2)

D150
AD1
4x2
61

2495
kg
5500
lbs
853
kg 1880 lb
1642 kg
3620
lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

62
2495
kg

2722
kg
5500
lbs

6000
lbs 804 kg
1021 kg 1772 lbs

2252
lbs 1691 kg
1700 kg
3728 lbs
3748 lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

31
2722
kg
6000
lbs 852 kg
1878 lbs 1870 kg
4122 lbs

D150
AD1

4x2

32
2722
kg
6000
lbs
787 kg 1736 lbs 1934 kg
4264 lbs

D250
AD2
4x2
62

3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1527 kg
1952 kg
3366 lbs
4304 lbs 1830 kg
1908 kg
4034 lbs
4206 lbs

D250
AD2

4x2

32
3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1369 kg
1846 kg
3019 lbs

4070
lbs 1987 kg
2014 kg 4381 lbs

4440
lbs

D350
AD3
4x2
62(4)
3946 kg
4581 kg
8700
lbs

10,100
lbs 2001 kg

2485
kg 4411 lbs
5478 lbs

1945
kg

2097
kg 4289 lbs

4622
lbs

W150
AD5
4x4
61

2858 kg
6300
lbs
978
kg
2156
lbs
1880 kg
4144 lbs

W150
AD5

4x4

62
2903
kg

6400
lbs
966
kg
2131 lbs
1936 kg 4269 lbs

W150
AD5

4x4

32
2903
kg

6400
lbs 789 kg
1740 lbs 2114 kg

4660
lbs

W250
AD6
4x4
62

3402
kg

3860
kg
7500
lbs
8510 lbs 1364 kg
1769 kg
3007
lbs
3899 lbs 2038 kg

2092
kg
4493
lbs
4611 lbs

W250
AD6

4x4

32
3402
kg

3860
kg
7500
lbs
8510 lbs 1259 kg
1664 kg
2775
lbs
3668 lbs
2143
kg
2196 kg
4725
lbs

4842
lbs

W350
AD7
4x4
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs 1749 kg

3855
lbs 2198 kg

4845
lbs
(1)
Payload
includes
maximum
weight
of
driver,
passengers,
cargo
and
optional
equipment
not
included
in
pavload
or
GVW
package
-
rayload
allowance
for
Chassis
Cabs
is
not supplied due to
large
variations
or
body
equipment
installed.

(2)
Includes
base
engine

(3)
Body
Style
Cab
Bed
Length

61
Std. 1981
mm
(6.5 ft
62 Std. 2438
mm
8.0 ft
31
Club
1981 mm 6.5 ft
32
Club
2438
mm
8.0 ft

63
Std. N.A

64
Std. N.A.

71
Sport
Utility N.A.
(4)
Dual
Rear
Wheels
J90IN-36

8 INTRODUCTION
•
VEHICLE
WEIGHTS
(CONT'D)

RAM
CHASSIS
CAB

MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCE
(1)
CURB

WEIGHT
(2)

D250
AD2
4x2
62

3357
kg

3860
kg
7400
lbs
8510 lbs 1721 kg
1740 kg
3794 lbs

3835
lbs

D350
AD3
4x2
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs

ID
1794 kg
3954 lbs

D350
AD3

4x2

4581 kg

4763
kg
10,100
lbs

10,500
lbs

..,
1963
kg
1972 kg
4327
lbs

4347
lbs

D350
AD3

4x2

"111 4581 kg

4763
kg
10,100
lbs

10,500
lbs
1.1

2032
kg

2043
kg 4479 lbs

4505
lbs

W250
AD6
4x4
62

3860
kg
8510 lbs
1.) 1886 kg
4158 lbs

W350
AD7
4x4
62
3946 kg
8700
lbs

ID
2038 kg
4494 lbs

W350
AD7

4x4

4581 kg

4990
kg
10,100
lbs

11,000
lbs

ID

2136 kg

2145
kg 4709 lbs
4729 lbs

RAMCHARGER
-
SPORT
UTILITY
MODEL/
FAMILY
BODY(3)

STYLE
GVWR
PAYLOAD

ALLOWANCES)
CURB

WEIGHT(2)
D100
AD4
4x2 71

2540
kg
5600
lbs
603
kg 1330 lbs
1937
kg

4270
lbs

D150
AD4
4x2 71

2540
kg
5600
lbs
606
kg
1336
lbs
1934
kg

4264
lbs

W100
AD8
4x4 71

2722
kg
6000
lbs
618
kg

1363
lbs
2103
kg
4637
lbs

W150
AD8
4x4 71

2722
kg

2903
kg
6000
lbs

6400
lbs 621 kg

796
kg
1369
lbs

1755
lbs

2102
kg

2107
kg

4631
lbs

4645
lbs
(1)
Payload includes maximum weight
of
driver,
passengers,
cargo and optional equipment not included in payload
or
GVW package - Payload allowance
for
Chassis
Cabs
is
not
supplied
due to
large variations
of
body equipment installed.

!
2)
Includes base engine

3)
Body Style
Cab
Bed Length
6V
Std.
1981

mm
[6.5 ft)
62
Std.
2438
mm
8.0 ft

31
Club
1981
mm
6.5 ft
32
Club
2438
mm
8.0 ft

63
Std.
N.A
64
Std.
N.A.
71 Sport
Utility N.A.

(4) Dual Rear Wheels
J90IN-38

TRAILER TOWING
SPECIFICATIONS

ALLOWABLE
TONGUE WEIGHTS Max. Tongue
Model
GVWR
Weight

D/W150/150S
Ramcharger All
800

D/W250
All
900

D/W350
Single
Rear Wheels All
1000

Dual Rear Wheels All
1200

GCWR
-
GROSS
COMBINED
WEIGHT RATING

(Total
truck,
trailer,
cargo,
people
&
fluids)
AXLE
RATIOS

ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
3.54
3.90 4.10
4.56

D-150 3.9L Man. 5-spd.
8,000 8,000

Auto. 3-spd.
8,800
9,200

Auto. 4-spd.
O/D
8,800
9,200

5.2L Auto. 3-spd.
11,500
12,500

Auto. 4-spd.
O/D
10,500
10,500

Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
11,500
12,500

5.9L Auto. 4-spd
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500
14,000

D-250
3.9L Auto. 3-spd.
8,800

9,200

5.2L Auto. 4-spd.
O/D
10,500 10,500

Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
11,500
12,500

5.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500
14,000

D-350
5.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500 14,000

W-150 3.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
8,800
9,200

5.2L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
11,500
12,500

5.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500
14,000

W-250
5.9L Auto. 3-spd.
12,000
13,000 13,500 14,000

W-350
5.9L Auto. 3-spd.
12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000

Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500 14,000

Ramcharger
4x2
5.2L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
11,500 12,500

5.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000 13,000 13,500 14,000

Ramcharger
4x4
5.2L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
11,500 12,500

5.9L Auto. 4-spd.
H.D.
12,000
13,000 13,500 14,000