RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig 80 TPS Mounting Bolts
REMOVAL
1. Remove air intake tube at throttle body
2. Disconnect Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) electrical connector.
3. Remove two TPS mounting bolts.
4. Remove TPS from throttle body
Fig. 81 Installation
INSTALLATION
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides into a socket in the TPS. The TPS must be installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. If the sensor
will not rotate, install the sensor with the throttle shaft on the other side of the socket tangs. The TPS will be under slight tension when rotated.
1. Install the TPS and two retaining bolts.
2. Tighten bolts to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Manually operate the throttle control lever by hand to check for any binding of the TPS.
4. Connect TPS electrical connector to TPS.
5. Install air intake tube.
