Dodge Ram 1981-2016 Workshop Repair & Service Manual

Complete digital workshop manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the 1981-2016 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck (Ram 50, Ram 50 Custom, Ram 50 Royal, Ram 50 LE, Ram 50 SE, Ram 50 Sport, Ram Van B150, Ram Van B250, Ram Van B350, Ram Van B1500, Ram Van B2500, Ram Van B3500, Ram Wagon B150, Ram Wagon B250, Ram Wagon B350, Ram Wagon B1500, Ram Wagon B2500, Ram Wagon B3500, Pickup D100, Pickup D150, Pickup D250, Pickup D350, Pickup W100, Pickup W150, Pickup W250, Pickup W350, Pickup R1500, Pickup R2500, Pickup R3500, Cab & Chassis D250, Cab & Chassis D350, Cab & Chassis W250, Cab & Chassis W350, Cab & Chassis R1500, Cab & Chassis R2500, Cab & Chassis R3500 HD...). Diagnostic and repair procedures are covered in great detail to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your vehicle like a professional mechanic in local service/repair workshop. This cost-effective quality manual is 100% complete and intact as should be without any missing pages. It is the same factory shop manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional to save your precious time.

This manual for 1981-2016 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck is divided into different sections. Each section covers a specific component or system and, in addition to the standard service procedures, includes disassembling, inspecting, and assembling instructions. A table of contents is placed at the beginning of each section. Pages are easily found by category, and each page is expandable for great detail. It is in the cross-platform PDF document format so that it works like a charm on all kinds of devices. You do not need to be skilled with a computer to use the manual.

'02 BR-BE RAM 2500-3500
'02 DR RAM 1500
'04 DR RAM 1500-2500-3500
'05 DR RAM 1500-2500-3500
'06 DR RAM 1500-2500-3500
'01 RAM 1500-2500-3500.pdf
'02 RAM 1500.pdf
'02 RAM 2500-3500.pdf
'03 DR RAM 1500-2500-3500.pdf
'08 DR RAM 1500-2500-3500.pdf
'99 RAM 1500.pdf
D&W 150-250-350 RAMCHARGER.pdf
Model application.txt
Trouble Code.pdf

EXCERPT:
SERVICE MANUAL
2008 RAM TRUCK INCLUDES SRT-10 AND DIESEL
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CHIME/BUZZER
DESCRIPTION
A chime warning system is standard factory-installed equipment. The chime warning system uses an electromechanical transducer and an electromechanical relay that are soldered onto the electronic circuit board inside of the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (1) to provide audible indications of various vehicle conditions that may require the attention of the vehicle operator or occupants. The EMIC also includes the hardware and software necessary to serve as the electronic body control module and is sometimes referred to as the Cab Compartment Node or CCN.
The electromechanical transducer generates beep tones and chime tones, while the electromechanical relay generates click tones to emulate the sounds associated with conventional turn signal and hazard warning flasher operation.
The microprocessor-based EMIC utilizes electronic chime request messages received from other modules in the vehicle over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus along with hard wired inputs to monitor many sensors and switches throughout the vehicle. In response to those inputs, the circuitry and programming of the EMIC allow it to control the audible outputs that are produced through its on-board transducer and relay.
The EMIC is capable of producing the following audible outputs:
• Slow Rate Repetitive Click - Repeated click tones that are issued at a slow rate of about 50 clicks per minute.
• Fast Rate Repetitive Click - Repeated click tones that are issued at a fast rate of more than about 100 clicks per minute.
• Fixed Duration Beep - A short, sharp, single tactile beep tone.
• Single Chime Tone - A single chime tone.
• Slow Rate Repetitive Chime - Repeated chime tones that are issued at a slow rate of about 50 chimes per minute.
• Fast Rate Repetitive Chime - Repeated chime tones that are issued at a fast rate of about 180 chimes per minute.
Hard wired circuitry connects the EMIC and the various chime warning system switch and sensor inputs to their modules and to each other through the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the EMIC through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pinout and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The EMIC chime warning system circuits and components cannot be adjusted or repaired. If the EMIC circuitry, the on-board transducer or the relay are damaged or ineffective, the EMIC unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The chime warning system operates on battery voltage received through a fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) on a non-switched fused B(+) circuit so that the system may operate regardless of the ignition switch position. The chime warning system also monitors the ignition switch position so that some chime features are functional
only with the ignition switch in the ON position. while others are functional regardless of the ignition switch position.
The chime warning system provides an audible indication to the vehicle operator or occupants under the following conditions:
• Airbag Indicator Warning - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (also known as the Cab Compartment Node/CCN) transducer will generate one short chime when the ignition switch is in the ON position, and an electronic message is received over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus from the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) requesting airbag indicator illumination. This warning will only occur following completion of the airbag indicator bulb test, and will only occur once during any ignition cycle.
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GROUP TAB LOCATOR
Introduction
0 Lubrication & Maintenance
2 Suspension
3 Differential & Driveline
4 Vehicle Quick Reference
5 Brakes
6 Clutch
7 Cooling
8A Audio/Video
8B Chime/Buzzer
8E Electronic Control Modules
8F Engine Systems
8G Heated Systems
8H Horn
8I Ignition Control
8J Instrument Cluster
8L Lamps
8M Message Systems
8N Power Systems
8O Restraints
8P Speed Control
8Q Vehicle Theft Security
8R Wipers/Washers
8T Navigation/Telecommunication
8W Wiring
9 Engine
11 Exhaust System
13 Frame & Bumpers
14 Fuel System
19 Steering
21 Transmission and Transfer Case
22 Tires/Wheels
23 Body
24 Heating & Air Conditioning
25 Emissions Control
Component and System Index
DTC Index
Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear of Manual)

BATTERY SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
GASOLINE ENGINE
Vehicles with a gasoline engine are equipped with a single 12-volt battery. All of the components of the battery system are located within the engine compartment.
The battery system for this vehicle, covers the following related components:
*). Battery (2) - The storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
*). Positive Battery cable (1) - The positive battery cable connects the battery positive terminal post to the vehicle electrical system, starter and alternator.
*). Negative Battery Cable (3) - The negative battery cable connects the battery negative terminal post to the vehicle electrical system through body, chassis and engine grounding points.
*). Battery Thermal Guard (5) - A thermal guard wraps around the battery case to enclose the sides of the battery. The thermal guard consists of a heavy black plastic outer skin and two lighter plies of plastic that have been formed into a sheet with hundreds of small air pockets entrapped between them.
*). Battery Holddown - The battery holddown hardware secures the battery in the battery tray in the engine compartment.
*). Battery Tray - The battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery holddown hardware.
DIESEL ENGINE
Vehicles with a diesel engine utilize two 12-volt batteries connected in parallel. All of the components of the battery system are located within the engine compartment. The battery system for this vehicle, covers the following related components:
*). Left Battery (3) - The Left storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
*). Right Battery (5) - The Right storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle as well as the additional required electrical energy due to high demands of the diesel system.
*). Positive Battery cables (2 & 6) - The positive battery cables connect the battery positive terminal
posts to the vehicle electrical system, starter and alternator as well as connecting the two batteries together.
*). Negative Battery Cables (1 & 4) - The negative battery cables connect the battery negative terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system through body, chassis and engine grounding points.
*). Battery Thermal Guard - A thermal guard wraps around the battery case to enclose the sides of the battery. The thermal guard consists of a heavy black plastic outer skin and two lighter plies of plastic that have been formed into a sheet with hundreds of small air pockets entrapped between them.

DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING PRELOAD AND GEAR BACKLASH
Backlash is adjusted by moving the adjusters in and out or both. By moving the adjusters the case/ring gear will move closer or further away from the pinion.
In most cases this adjustment can be used to achieve the correct gear tooth pattern and set the case bearing
preload.
1. Remove adjuster lock bolts (3) and adjuster locks (2).
2. Loosen the differential bearing cap bolts (4).
3. Slide differential case (1) toward the pinion gear until the gears make contact/zero backlash. If zero backlash cannot be obtained, turn the pinion side adjuster until zero backlash is obtained.
4. Holding the differential case (2) toward the pinion gear, turn bearing adjusters with Adjuster Wrench 8883 (1) until they make contact with the differential bearings/cups.
5. Back off the ring gear side adjuster 4 holes, to obtain initial ring gear backlash.
6. Install ring gear side adjuster lock and bolt. Do not tighten adjuster lock bolt at this time.
7. Tighten pinion gear side adjuster firmly against the differential case bearing cup.
8. Rotate the pinion several times to seat the deferential bearings.
9. Loosen pinion gear side adjuster until it is no longer in contact with the bearing cup, then tighten it until it makes contact.
10. Tighten pinion gear side adjuster an additional:
*). New Bearings: 6 Adjuster Holes
*). Original Bearings: 4 Adjuster Holes
11. Install pinion gear side adjuster lock and bolt.
12. Tighten bearing cap bolts to 165 N·m (122 ft. lbs.).
13. Tighten adjuster lock bolts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
14. Measure ring gear (2) backlash with a Dial Indicator C-3339 (1) and Pilot Stud L-4438 at eight points around the drive side of the ring gear. The backlash should be 0.08-0.25 mm (0.003-0.010 in) with a preferred backlash of 0.13-0.18 mm (0.005-0.007 in).
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