RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-16-98
Date: 980501
Splash Guards - Discolored Due to Tailpipe
NO.: 23-16-98
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 1, 1998
SUBJECT:
Splash Guards (Mud Flaps) Discolored And/Or Distorted Due To Proximity To Tailpipe
MODELS:
1998 (BR/BE) Ram Trucks
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicles equipped with splash guards may experience discoloration and/or distortion along the outside edge of the passenger side rear splash guard due
to the proximity to the tailpipe.
DIAGNOSIS
Inspect the right rear splash guard. If the splash guard show signs of discoloration and/or is distorted, perform the Repair Procedure as shown.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1(AR)
E0041686
Tip, Tailpipe, 5.9L Diesel Engine, 4 in. Diameter
1(AR)
52018532
Clamp, Exhaust Pipe, 5.9L Diesel Engine, 4 in. Diameter
1(AR)
E0042760
Tip, Tailpipe, 5.9L/8.0L Gas Engine, 3 in. Diameter
1(AR)
52018623
Clamp, Exhaust Pipe, 5.9L/8.0L Gas Engine, 3 in. Diameter
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
11-40-20-91
0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves cutting off a portion of the tailpipe spout and installing a tailpipe tip.
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Using the tailpipe spout that is on the vehicle, measure 70 mm (2.75 in.) from the 3 to 4 in. transition point towards the tailpipe spout end (Figure
