belt Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 Repair Manual

Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (133 000) (145 000) (157 000) (160 000) (169 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 mos.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.* X X
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.X X XXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles
(161 000 km).X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.* X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X X
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Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
*This maintenance is not required if belt was previously
replaced.WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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Shifting ..........................291,297
Special Additives...................... 458
Autostick............................. 201
AxleFluid ..........................454,491
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 454
BallJoints ............................. 440
Battery............................... 437
Blanket..........................285,438
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 458
Belts,Drive ............................ 422
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 330
Brake Fluid............................ 491
Brake System........................321,451Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 322
Disc Brakes.......................... 451
Fluid Check.......................... 452
Hoses.............................. 453
Master Cylinder....................... 452
Parking............................. 320
Warning Light........................ 203
Bulb Replacement....................... 474
Bulbs,Light ............................ 473
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 482
Calibration, Compass..................147,158
Camper............................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 487
Capacities, Fluid........................ 487
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 418
Power Steering........................ 439
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 447
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Car Washes............................ 463
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 76,190
CargoLight ............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 255
Catalyst Full Message..................... 434
CD (Compact Disc) Player............209,217,231
Cellular Phone.......................... 89
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 481
Center Lap Belts......................... 43
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........176,177
Certification Label....................... 355
Charge Air Cooler....................... 450
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 202
Child Restraint........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 65,69
Child Seat............................ 61,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 171Cleaning
Wheels............................. 465
Climate Control......................... 257
Clock .....................207,211,219,232,245
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 453
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 256
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass...........................146,147
Compass Calibration..................147,158
Compass Variance....................148,158
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................142,150
Contract, Service........................ 526
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 447
Cooling System......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 487
Coolant Level...................444,445,448
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 448
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 446
Inspection........................... 448
Points to Remember.................... 449
Pressure Cap......................... 447
Radiator Cap......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........446,488
Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 139
CupHolder ............................ 172
Customer Assistance..................... 524
Customer Programmable Features............ 153
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 411
Defroster, Rear Window................. 88,181
Defroster, Windshield................ 77,258,261
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Diesel Exhaust Brake..................... 290Diesel Fuel............................ 348
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 348
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 317
Dipsticks .............................. 414
Power Steering........................ 439
Disc Brakes............................ 451
Disposal.............................. 421
Engine Oil........................... 421
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 448
Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 153
Door Opener, Garage..................... 160
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......427,430
DriveBelts ............................ 422
Dual Rear Wheels.....................347,396
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 249
Electric Rear Window Defrost............. 88,181
Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
INDEX 537
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Instrument Cluster....................196,198
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 467
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 468
Interior Appearance Care.................. 466
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Intervention Regeneration Strategy........... 434
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 387
Jack Operation.......................... 389
Jump Starting.......................... 399
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
LapBelts .............................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 65
LifeofTires ............................ 340
Lights .............................. 78,128
Airbag............................ 57,199
Anti-Lock Warning..................204,324
Brake Warning........................ 203
Bulb Replacement...................473,474
Cap Top Clearance..................... 482
Cargo .............................. 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 481
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 202
Courtesy/Reading..................... 142
Cruise .............................. 206
Daytime Running...................... 131
Dome.............................. 150
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 484
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Fog ..........................132,202,477
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 309
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 386
Headlights........................... 130
High Beam........................134,199
High Beam Indicator.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................... 198
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,142
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 150
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 199
Service...........................473,474
Side Marker.......................... 486
Transfer Case......................... 309
Transmission Warning................... 205Turn Signal..................133,199,474,478
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 198
Limited-Slip Differential................317,454
Loading Vehicle......................... 355
Tires ............................... 330
Locks................................. 25
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 25
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 26
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 441
LugNuts ............................. 394
Lumbar Support........................ 118
Maintenance........................... 411
Maintenance Procedures................... 414
Maintenance Schedule..................494,511
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Sunroof............................. 166
Windows............................. 30
Power Steering Fluid..................... 491
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features......153,162,165
Radial Ply Tires......................... 337
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 447
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 207
Radio, Navigation....................... 245
Radio Operation...................209,217,231
Radio Remote Controls.................... 253
Radio, Satellite.......................245,249
Radio (Sound Systems)..............209,217,231
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 454
Rear Seat, Folding....................120,122
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 458Rear Window Features.................... 181
Rear Window, Sliding................... 32,182
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 377
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....378,380
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 379,382
Refrigerant............................ 439
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 253
Replacement Tires....................... 341
Reporting Safety Defects................... 527
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........153,156
Resetting Perform Service Indicator........... 513
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child....................... 60,68
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 527
Safety Information, Tire................... 325
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio.......................245,249
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 252
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 467
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts.......................... 33,34,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint....................... 60,74
Extender............................. 46
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Reminder............................ 199
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 115Child ............................... 74
Cleaning............................ 465
FoldingFloor ......................... 183
Heated............................. 125
Lumbar Support....................... 118
Power.............................. 118
Rear Folding.......................120,122
Reclining ............................ 116
Reclining Rear........................ 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,201
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........446,488
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 524
Service Contract......................... 526
Service Information...................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 528
Setting the Clock.............207,211,219,232,245
Settings, Personal........................ 153
Shifting ............................... 291
546 INDEX