RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L (2011), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2003), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1999), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2011), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003), RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
   • Alignment › System Information4 pages

     • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Caster Correction Chart Revision2
     • Specifications › Caster Correction Chart2
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks40 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › Fuel Pressure Test Port › Component Information › Locations
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications23
     • Air Cleaner Housing › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › With Pressure Test Port23
     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
     • Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
     • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages

       • Customer Interest for Ignition Cable: › 18-48-98 › Dec › 98 › Ignition System - Cross Fire/Ignition Wire Induction234567
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Ignition Cable: › 18-48-98 › Dec › 98 › Ignition System - Cross Fire/Ignition Wire Induction234567
     • Distributor, Ignition2 pages

       • Distributor Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Ignition Rotor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Spark Plug › Component Information10 pages

       • Specifications23
       • Testing and Inspection › Broken, Cracked or Chipped Insulator234567
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
   • Drive Belt › Component Information › Diagrams23456
   • Filters10 pages

     • Air Cleaner Housing › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Specifications
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › With Pressure Test Port23
     • Fuel Pump Pickup Filter › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Specifications23
   • Hoses6 pages

     • Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

       • Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-003-02 › Apr › 02 › Power Steering - Hissing Sound
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-003-02 › Apr › 02 › Power Steering - Hissing Sound
     • Radiator Hose › Component Information › Description and Operation23
   • Fluids44 pages

     • Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant › Component Information7 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Coolant Recommendations2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Description and Operation › General Information23
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage23456
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Fluid Level Check23
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information6 pages

       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Description and Operation › NV 231 HD and 241 LD Transfer Case2
       • Service and Repair › NV 231 HD and 241 LD Transfer Case2
     • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information6 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage234
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Refrigerant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Antilock Brake System Bleeding Procedures23
   • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions2
   • Fuses and Circuit Breakers76 pages

     • Fuse › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…37
     • Fuse Block › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…37
     • Relay Box › Component Information › Diagrams2
   • Service Reminder Indicators4 pages

     • Emissions Maintenance Light › Component Information3 pages

       • Description and Operation
       • Testing and Inspection › Maintenance Required Indicator2
     • Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
   • Wheels and Tires80 pages

     • Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins36 pages

       • Customer Interest: › 050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair234567891011121314151617
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:18 pages

         • 22-01-97 › Jun › 97 › Tire & Wheel - Runout
         • 050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair234567891011121314151617
       • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 22-01-97 › Jun › 97 › Tire & Wheel - Runout
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
       • Specifications › Fluid Type Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Front23
     • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins36 pages

       • Customer Interest: › 050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair234567891011121314151617
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub:18 pages

         • 02-06-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
         • 050397 › Mar › 97 › Chassis Dynamics - Diagnosis & Repair234567891011121314151617
       • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub: › 02-06-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
     • Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Wheel Tightening Sequence2
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections