power steering RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 User Guide

Brake System
Power Disc Brakes (Front and Rear)
Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several
hard stops during the break-in period are recommended
to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
Brake And Power Steering Hoses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention
should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest
to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings.
Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not
necessarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of
hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during
vehicle operation), should be noted before hose is re-
placed based on leakage.
NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be performed
whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine
oil change. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If there is any evidence
of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, the hose should be
replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose
can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure.434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission (5 Speed
545RFE) Mopar  ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (6 Speed
AS68RC) Mopar  AS68RC™ Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case Mopar  ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid G-56 Mopar  ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent. 3500 axles do not require lim-
ited slip additive.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar  DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar  ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471
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Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) ..... 441
AxleFluid .......................... 437,471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 422
Battery ............................ 418,419
Blanket .......................... 260,420
Emergency Starting ..................... 382
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 123
Bearings .............................. 444
Belts,Drive ............................ 406
Belts, Seat .............................. 35
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 423
B-Pillar Location ........................ 310
Brake Fluid ............................ 471
Brake System ........................ 301,434
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 302
Disc Brakes .......................... 434 Fluid Check .......................... 435
Hoses .............................. 434
Master Cylinder ....................... 435
Parking ............................. 299
Warning Light ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ....................... 462
Bulbs,Light ............................ 461
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 466
Calibration, Compass .................. 138,148
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 468
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ....................... 401,403
Power Steering ........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 429
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 75,330
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 228 INDEX 515
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 428,469
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 132
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 504
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 124
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................. 86,160
Defroster, Windshield ................ 76, 232,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake ..................... 265
Diesel Fuel ............................ 331
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 331
Bulk Storage of ........................ 336
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 295
Dipsticks .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 421 Disc Brakes ............................ 434
Disposal .............................. 405
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 430
Door Ajar ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 145
Downshifting ........................ 281,282
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 410
DriveBelts ............................ 406
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 326,378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 222
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............. 86,160
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 132
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 142
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 288
Emergency Brake ........................ 299 INDEX 517
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Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Engine Fuel ..................... 410,413,469
Engine Oil ..................... 398,403,469
Flashers
Turn Signal .......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 381
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 249
Fluid, Brake ........................... 471
Fluid Capacities ......................... 468
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ............................... 435
Manual Transmission ................. 437,438
Power Steering ........................ 421
Transfer Case ......................... 437
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 469
Fog Lights ....................... 125,178,465
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 161
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 283 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 370
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
FrontAxle(Differential) ................ 423,436
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 444
Fuel ............................ 327,331,335
Adding .......................... 333,335
Diesel ......................... 331,335,469
Filter ......................... 410,413,469
Gauge .............................. 179
Hoses .............................. 433
Light ............................... 180
Octane Rating ........................ 327
Requirements ...................... 327,331
Specifications ......................... 332
System Hoses ......................... 433
Tank Capacity ........................ 468
Fuses ................................ 457
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 334,394 INDEX 519
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Brake Warning ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ................... 461,462
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 466
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 176
Cruise .............................. 180
Daytime Running ...................... 124
Dome .............................. 141
Fog .......................... 125,178,465
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 287
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 127,173
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 172
Intensity Control ....................... 122
Interior ............................. 122
Lights On Reminder .................... 125 Passing ............................. 126
Reading ............................. 141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 173
Service ........................... 461,462
Transfer Case ......................... 287
Transmission Warning ................... 179
Turn Signal ..................... 125,173,462
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 295,437
Loading Vehicle ......................... 338
Tires ............................... 310
Locks ................................. 26
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423522 INDEX

Seats ............................... 116
Sliding Rear Window ................. 33,160
Steering .......................... 304,421
Take-Off Adapter ...................... 296
Take-Off Operation ..................... 296
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 145
PTO (Power Take-Off) .................... 296
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 317
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 429
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 181
Radio, Navigation ....................... 218
Radio Operation ................... 182,190,204
Radio Remote Controls .................... 226 Radio, Satellite ....................... 219,222
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 182,190,204
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 436,437
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 445
Rear Window Features .................... 160
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,161
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 361,363
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 362,365
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 421
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 226
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Tires ....................... 321
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 507 INDEX 525
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Service Manuals ........................ 508
Setting the Clock ............. 181,185,192,205,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 145
Shifting ............................... 266
Manual Transmission ................... 279
Transfer Case ......................... 286
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 361,363
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 362,365
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 43
Shoulder Belts ........................... 35
Signals, Turn ........................... 125
Sliding Rear Window
Power ............................ 33,160
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 298
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 323
Snow Plow ............................ 355
Snow Tires ............................ 324 Soot Filter ............................. 415
Spare Tire .......................... 318,319
Spark Plugs ............................ 413
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 132
Speedometer ........................... 173
Starting ............................ 248,251
Automatic Transmission ............... 248,252
Engine Block Heater ................. 252,259
Engine Fails to Start .................... 249
Manual Transmission ................. 248,252
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 251
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......... 251
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 248
Steering
Linkage ............................. 422
Power ........................... 304,421
Wheel Lock ........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 129 INDEX 527
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