1993 DODGE TRUCK oil capacity

0
- 24
LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE

•
CAUTION:
Do not
overfill
the
transmission.
(9) Adjust
the
level
of the ATF
accordingly.
It
is
important
to use the
correct fluid
in an

automatic transmission. MOPAR®ATF PLUS
(ATF Type
7176)
should
be
used. Dexron®
II

ATF
can be
used
if the
recommended fluid
is not
available,
(10) Insert
the
dipstick into
the
tube.

DRAIN, FILTER CHANGE, BAND ADJUSTMENT AND REFILL
The chart below lists
the
intervals
at
which
the

transmission should
be
serviced. Also, refer
to the

Fluid Capacities chart
for
fill capacity.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE
IN-
TERVALS

Normal

Usage
Light
Duty
Cycle

60 000
km
37,500
miles

Heavy
Duty
Cycle

38
000 km 24,000
miles

Severe
Usage
19 000 km 12,000
miles

J9100-19

It
is
very important
to use the
correct fluid
in

an automatic transmission. MOPAR®ATF PLUS
(ATF Type
7176)
should
be
used.
An
equivalent
Dexron®
II ATF
could
be
used only
if the
recom­
mended fluid
is not
available.
The torque converter does
not
have
a
drain plug.
No attempt should
be
made
to
drain
the
converter.
Refer
to
Group
21
—Transmissions
for
transmission
drain
and
refill procedures.

TRANSFER
CASE
(4WD
VEHICLES)
INSPECTION The NP205
and
NP241 transfer cases fluid level
should
be
checked whenever maintenance
is
neces­
sary under
the
vehicle.

FLUID
LEVEL
The vehicle must
be
level when
the
fluid level
is checked.
The transfer case drain fill hole plugs
are
located
at
the
rear
of the
housing (Figs.
4 and 5).

Determine
the
transfer case fluid level according
to

the following procedure.
(1) Raise
and
support
the
vehicle.
(2) Remove
the
fill hole plug (Figs.
4 and 5)
from
the transfer case.
The
fluid level should
be at the

bottom edge
of the
fill hole.
The
level
can be
slightly
below
the
bottom edge
of the
fill hole
if the
fluid
is
cold.
(3)
If the
level
is not
acceptable, raise
the
fluid
level
to the
bottom edge
of the
fill hole with: • MOPAR®ATF PLUS
or an
equivalent Dexron
II®

ATF
for
NP241 transfer case
• Multi-purpose gear
oil (API GL-5) or
engine
oil

(API
SG,
SG/CD
OR
SG/CE)
for
NP205 transfer

cases.

Add fluid
in
small amounts
to
raise
the
level. (4) Install
the
fill hole plug (Figs.
4 and 5).

Tighten
the
fill hole plug
to 27 N-m (20
ft-lbs) torque.
(5) Remove
the
support
and
lower
the
vehicle.

Fig.
4
HP241 Transfer
Case
Fig.
5
NP205 Transfer
Case

FLUID DRAIN
AND
REFILL The transfer case fluid should
be
changed every
60

000
km
(37,500 miles).
For
vehicles subject
to the

HEAVY DUTY CYCLE Maintenance Schedule,
a 58

000
km
(36,000 miles) interval
is
recommended.
(1) Raise
and
support
the
vehicle.
(2) Remove
the
fill hole plug (Figs.
4 and 5)
from
the transfer case. (3) Place
an
appropriate container under
the
trans­
fer case drain hole plug (Figs.
4 and 5).
(4) Remove
the
drain hole plug. Drain
the
fluid
from
the
transfer case into
the
container.

•

COOLING
SYSTEM
7 - 31 It utilizes thermal expansion and contraction of cool­
ant to keep coolant free of trapped air. It provides a
volume for expansion and contraction of coolant. It
also provides a convenient and safe method for
checking coolant level and adjusting level at atmo­
spheric pressure. This is done without removing ra­
diator pressure cap. It also provides some reserve
coolant to cover minor leaks and evaporation or boil­
ing losses.
FAN

SHROUD
J9107-67

Fig.
40 Coolant Reserve/Overflow Tank—Gas
Engines
Fig.
41 Coolant Reserve/Overflow Tank—Diesel
Engines

Refer to Coolant Level Check—Service, Deaeration
and Radiator Pressure Cap sections in this group for
coolant reserve/overflow system operation and ser­

vice.
Should the reserve/overflow tank become coated
with corrosion or emulsifiable oil, it can be cleaned
with detergent and water. Rinse tank thoroughly be­
fore refilling cooling system as described in the Cool­ ant section of this group.

TANK REMOVAL
(1) Remove overflow hose at reserve/overflow tank.
(2) Unsnap the coolant reserve/overflow tank from
fan shroud. Lift straight up. The fan shroud is
equipped with T-shaped slots to attach the tank.

TANK INSTALLATION
(1) Snap tank into fan shroud.
(2) Install overflow hose to tank.

RADIATOR
PRESSURE
CAP
Radiators are equipped with a pressure cap, which
releases pressure at some point within a range of 97- 124 kPa (14-18 psi). The pressure relief point (in
pounds) is engraved on top of cap. The cooling system will operate at pressures
slightly above atmospheric pressure. This results in a
higher coolant boiling point allowing increased radi­ ator cooling capacity. The cap (Fig. 42) contains a
spring-loaded pressure relief valve that opens when
system pressure reaches release range of 97-124 kPa (14-18 psi).

Fig.
42 Radiator
Pressure
Cap and
Filler
Neck—Typical
A vent valve in the center of cap allows a small
coolant flow through cap when coolant is below boil­
ing temperature. The valve is completely closed
when boiling point is reached. As the coolant cools, it contracts and creates a vacuum in the cooling sys­
tem. This causes the vacuum valve to open and cool­ ant in the reserve/overflow tank to be drawn through
its connecting hose into radiator. If the vacuum valve
is stuck shut, the radiator hoses will collapse on cool-
down. Clean the vent valve (Fig. 42).
A rubber gasket seals radiator filler neck to pre­
vent leakage. This is done to keep system under

8A
- 6
ELECTRICAL

•

Fig.
10
Load
50%
Cold
Crank
Rating Note Voltage
LOAD TEST TEMPERATURE

Minimum
Voltage
Temperature

Minimum
Voltage

P c°
9.6 70 and
above
21 and
above

9.5 60
16
9.4 50 10
9.3 40 4
9.1 30 -1
8.9 20 -7
8.7 10 -12
8.5 0
•
18

J908A-4

BATTERY
CHARGING
A battery is completely charged when it has:
• an open circuit voltage of 12.4 volts or more.
• has enough cranking capacity (minimum 9.6 volts
when loaded for 15 seconds to 50% of cold cranking amperage rating at 21°C/70°F). A green color, in the test indicator on the top of the
battery, indicates the battery is charged enough for
further testing. A black color indicates the battery
voltage state of charge is below 75%. A yellow or
bright color indicates the battery has excessively low electrolyte level. The battery cannot be refilled or
charged, it must be replaced.

WARNING:
DO NOT
CHARGE
A
BATTERY
THAT
HAS
EXCESSIVELY
LOW
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.
BATTERY MAY ARC INTERNALLY AND EXPLODE.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES FORM OVER BAT­

TERY,
DO NOT
SMOKE, USE FLAME,
OR
CREATE
SPARKS
NEAR BATTERY.
WARNING:
DO
NOT ASSIST BOOST
OR
CHARGE
A
FROZEN BATTERY, CASING MAY FRACTURE. WARNING: POISON, CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID, AVOID CON­

TACT WITH
SKIN,
EYES,
OR
CLOTHING.
IN
EVENT OF CONTACT, FLUSH
WITH
WATER
AND
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. KEEP
OUT OF
REACH
OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
Disconnect
the
vehicle's
battery
negative

cable
before
charging
battery to
avoid
damage
to

electrical
systems.
Do not
exceed
16.0
volts
while
charging
battery.
Battery electrolyte will bubble inside of case while
being charged properly. If the electrolyte boils vio­ lently or is discharged from the vent holes while
charging, immediately reduce charging rate or turn
off charger and evaluate battery condition.
Some battery chargers are equipped with polarity
(+ to +/- to -) sensing devices to protect the charger
or battery from being damaged if improperly con­
nected. If the battery state of charge is too low for
the polarity sensor to detect, the sensor must be by­
passed for charger to operate. Refer to operating in­ structions provided with battery charger being used.

CAUTION:
Charge
battery
until
test
indicator
ap­

pears
green.
Do not
overcharge.

It may be necessary to jostle the battery or vehicle
to bring the green ball into view in the test indicator
when the state-of-charge has reached 75%.
BATTERY CHARGING TIME TABLE

Charging
Amperage
5 Amps
10 Amps
20 Amps

Open
Circuit
Voltage
Hours
Charging
at21°C
(70°F)

12.25
to
12.39
6Hrs.
3Hrs.
1.5
Hr.

12.00
to
12.24
8Hrs.
4Hrs.
2Hrs

11.95
to
12.09
12Hrs.

6Hrs.
3Hrs.

10.00
to
11.95
14Hrs.

7Hrs.
3.5 Hrs.
10.00 to
0
See
Charging
Completely

Discharged
Battery

928A-19

After the battery has been charged, green indica­
tor, perform a load test to determine cranking capac­ ity. If the battery will endure a load test, return the
battery to use. If battery will not endure a load test, it must be replaced. Clean and inspect battery hold
downs, tray, terminals, posts, and top before complet­
ing service, see Group 8B - Battery/Starter/Generator Service.
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED The time required to charge a battery will vary de­
pending upon the following factors:

8A
- 10
ELECTRICAL
•
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

TEST CONDITIONS • PLACE GEAR SELECTOR
IN
PARK OR NEUTRAL AND SET PARK BRAKE
OR
EQUIVALENT. • VERIFY BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE AND CRANKING CAPACITY, SEE BATTERY SECTION.
• CLEAN BATTERY TOP, POSTS, AND TERMINALS.
• VERIFY ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION.
• DISCONNECT AND GROUND COIL CABLE. SYMPTOM
SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM
STARTER FAILS TO STARTER FAILS TO STARTER ENGAGES, STARTER ENGAGES STARTER DOES NOT

ENGAGE.
NO SOUNDS
ENGAGE
SOLENOID FAILS TO TURN DRIVE CLUTCH

DISENGAGE
AFTER
OR RELAY CLICKS ENGINE. DOME
LIGHT
SPINS
OUT
ENGINE STARTS

DIMS

POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
STARTER CONTROL
RESISTANCE
TOO
RESISTANCE
TOO DRIVE CLUTCH
FAULTY

IGNITION
SWITCH
CIRCUIT
FAULTY
HIGH
IN
STARTER
HIGH
IN
STARTER

FAULTY

FEED CIRCUIT FEED CIRCUIT

BROKEN
TEETH

IGNITION
SWITCH ON RING GEAR
STARTER RELAY

FAULTY
STARTER CONTROL STARTER ASSEMBLY

FAULTY

CIRCUIT
FAULTY FAULTY

STARTER ASSEMBLY
PARK/NEUTRAL
FAULTY

STARTER ASSEMBLY
POSITION STARTER SOLENOID ENGINE

FAULTY

SWITCH
FAULTY

SEIZED

(AUTO
TRANS.) STARTER

FAULTY
OR STARTER
MISADJUSTED STARTER ASSEMBLY IMPROPERLY

FAULTY
MOUNTED
STARTER RELAY
REFER
TO

FAULTY
APPROPRIATE GROUP
AND SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL FOR PROPER
STARTER ASSEMBLY
SERVICE
AND TEST

FAULTY
PROCEDURES
FOR THE
COMPONENTS INVOLVED

J938A-9
tery post and the solenoid threaded stud. The follow­
ing operation will require a voltmeter, accurate to 1/10 of a volt.
Before performing the tests, assure the following
procedures are accomplished:
•
Disconnect the distributor connector (gas engine).

•
Disconnect both wires on the fuel solenoid (diesel engine) (Fig. 3). Verify that:

•
all lights and accessories are OFF

•
transmission shift selector is in PARK (automatic)
or NEUTRAL (manual)

•
parking brake is applied

•
battery is fully charged (refer to Battery Test Pro­
cedures). (1) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to battery
negative post. Connect negative lead of voltmeter to
battery negative cable clamp (Fig. 4). Rotate and
Fig.
3
Diesel
Engine
Fuel
Solenoid

8A
- 18
ELECTRICAL

• BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Load

Test

(Amps)
Cold

Cranking
Rating @ 0°F Reserve
Capacity
300 Amp 600 Amp 120 Minutes
405 Amp 810 Amp 133 Minutes
535 Amp 1075 Amp 170 Minutes

CRANKING
RATING
is the
current
a
battery
can deliver for 30
seconds
and maintain a
terminal
voltage of 7.2 volts or greater at specified
temperature.

RESERVE
CAPACITY RATING
is the length of
time
a
battery
can deliver 25 amps and maintain a minimum
terminal
voltage of 10.5 volts
at27°C
(80 °F).
J938A-25 GAS ENGINE STARTER
DIESEL ENGINE STARTER
Manufacturer
Nippondenso

Engine
Application 5.9L, 5.21 e\ 3.9L
Part Number and
53005984

Power Rating 1.4 Kw
Voltage 12

No.
of Fields 4

No.
of
Poles.
4

Brushes
4
Drive Reduction
Gear Train

Free
Running Test Voltage 11
Amperage Draw ............ 73
Amps

Minimum Speed rpm 3601 rpm

Solenoid
Closing
Voltage 7.5 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw Test . . .
125-200
Amps*

*
Engine
should
be up to operating
temperature.
Extremely heavy oil or tight engine
will
increase
starter
amperage draw.
J938B-14
REDUCTION
GEAR
STARTER

Manufacturer
Nippondenso

Engine
Application 5.9L
Part Number and Power Rating ..............
4428221

3
kw
Voltage 12

No.
of Fields 4

No.
of
Poles
4

Brushes
.................... 4
Drive Conventional
Gear Train

Free
Running Test Voltage .
Amperage Draw
Minimum Speed rpm 11
220
Amps
Max.
4200
rpm Min.

Solenoid
Closing
Voltage. 8 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw Test . .
450-550
Amps*

*
Engine
should be up to operating heavy oil or tight engine
will
increase
temperature.
Extremely

starter
amperage draw. J918B-21

SPECIFICATIONS

•
BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR
SERVICE
8B - 9

Load

Test

(Amps)
cold

Cranking
Rating
@ 0°F
Reserve
Capacity
300 Amp 600 Amp 120 Minutes
405 Amp 810 Amp 133 Minutes
535 Amp 1075 Amp
170 Minutes

CRANKING
RATING
is the
current
a
battery
can
deliver
for 30
seconds
anej
maintain
a
terminal
voltage
of 7.2
volts
or
greater
at
specified
temperature.

RESERVE
CAPACITY RATING
is the
length
of
time
a
battery
can
deliver
25
amps and maintain
a
minimum
terminal
voltage
of
10.5 volts
at
27 °C (80
°F).

J938A-25

GAS ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE

Manufacturer
Nippondenso

Engine
Application 5.9L, 5.2L
&
3.9L
Part Number and
53005984

Power Rating
1.4
Kw
Voltage
12

No.
of
Fields 4

No.
of
Poles. 4

Brushes
4
Drive Reduction
Gear
Train

Free
Running Test Voltage 11
Amperage Draw 73 Amps
Minimum Speed
rpm
3601
rpm

Solenoid
Closing Voltage 7.5 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw Test
. . .
125-200
Amps*

*
Engine
should be up to operating
temperature.
Extremely heavy oil
or
tight engine
will
increase
starter
amperage draw.
J938B-14
REDUCTION
GEAR
STARTER

Manufacturer
Nippondenso

Engine
Application 5.9L
Part Number
and
Power Rating
4428221

3
kw

Voltage
12

No.
of
Fields
4

No.
of
Poles 4

Brushes
4
Drive Conventional
Gear Train

Free
Running Test Voltage
Amperage Draw
Minimum Speed
rpm
11
220 Amps Max.
4200
rpm Min.

Solenoid
Closing Voltage 8 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw Test
. .
450-550
Amps*

*
Engine
should
be up to
operating
temperature.
Extremely heavy oil or tight engine
will
increase
starter
amperage draw.
J918B-21

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE

PHUT
HUMSIR
PULLEY
GROOVES

ENGINE
RATING

NIPPONDENSO
53008646
7
ALL GASOLINE 75 AMPS

NIPPONDENSO
53008647
7
ALL GASOLINE 90 AMPS

NIPPONDENSO
53008651
7
ALL GASOLINE
120
AMPS

NIPPONDENSO
5234374
8
DIESEL
120 AMPS
J938B-28
SPECIFICATIONS

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

•

3.9L ENGINE
9 - 17
3.9L
ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX

page

Camshaft
31

Crankshaft
38

Crankshaft Main Bearings
39

Crankshaft Rear
Oil
Seals
. 40

Cylinder Block
41
Cylinder Head Cover
. , 21

Cylinder Heads
. 22
Distributor
33

Engine
Assembly .........................
20

Engine
Front Mounts
17

Engine
Rear Mount
18

Front Crankshaft
Oil
Seal Replacement ........
31

GENERAL INFORMATION
The 3.9 Liter (238 CID) six-cylinder engine is a
V-Type, lightweight, single cam, overhead valve en­ gine with hydraulic roller tappets (Fig. 1).

Engine
Type
90° V-6 OHV

Bore
and Stroke 99.3
x
84.0 mm (3.91 x3.31
in.)

Displacement 3.9L (238 cu.
in.)

Compression
Ratio
9.1:1

Torque 305 N-m (225
ft.
lbs.)
@
3,200
rpm
Firing Order.... 1-6-5-4-3-2

Lubrication
Pressure
Feed-Full Flow
Filtration

Engine
Oil
Capacity 3.8L (4.0 Qts)
with Filter

Cooling
System
Liquid Cooled-Forced
Circulation

Cooling Capacity 14.3L
(15.1
Qts)

Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Crankshaft Nodular Iron
Cylinder Head
Cast
Iron
Combustion Chambers "Fast
Burn"
Design
Camshaft Nodular
Cast
Iron

Pistons
Aluminum Alloy
w/Strut

Connecting
Rods
Forged Steel

J9309-29

Fig.
1
Engine
Description
This engine is designed for unleaded fuel. Engine lubrication system consists of a rotor type
oil pump and a full flow oil filter.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1,

3,
5 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6 on the right bank.
The firing order is
1-6-5-4-3-2
(Fig. 2).
The engine serial number is stamped into a ma­
chined pad located on the left, front corner of the cyl­
inder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 3).
page

General
Information
17
Hydraulic Tappets
27

Oil
Pan 34

Oil Pump
34

Piston
/
Connecting
Rod
Assembly
36
Rocker
Arms
21

Specifications—3.9L Engine
43

Timing Chain Cover
29

Valve Stem Seal
/
Spring Replacement ........
27

Valve Timing
28

Valves
/
Valve Springs
25
Vibration
Damper
29
J9309-26
Fig.
2 Firing Order i M 3.9L T xxxx
XXXXXXXX

X
=
Last Digit
of
Model Year
M
=
Plant -
M
Mound
Road

S
Sabillo
T Trenton
K
Toluca

3.9L
=
Engine Displacement
T
=
Usage
-
T Truck

XXXX
=
Month/Day

XXXXXXXX
- Serial Code -
Last
8
Digits of
VIN
No.

J9209-72

Fig.
3
Engine
identification
Number

ENGINE FRONT MOUNTS

REMOVAL (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

5.2L
ENGINE
9 - 47

S.2L ENGINE
SERVICE
PROCEDURES

INDEX

page

Camshaft
. , . 61

Crankshaft
68

Crankshaft Main Bearings
69

Crankshaft Rear
Oil
Seals
...... ........
70

Cylinder Block ...........................
71

Cylinder Head Cover
. . . . 51

Cylinder Heads
52
Distributor
62

Engine
Assembly
. 50

Engine
Front Mounts
47

Engine
Rear Mount ...............
48

Front Crankshaft
Oil
Seal Replacement
. . 61

GENERAL
INFORMATION
The 5.2 Liter (318 CID) eight-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve en­ gine with hydraulic roller tappets (Fig. J).

Engine
Type ....
90° V-8 OHV

Bore
and Stroke .....
99.3
x
84.0 mm
(3.91
x
3.31
in.)

Displacement................
5.2L(318cu.
in.)

Compression
Ratio ....... .
9.1:1

Torque .. 379 N-m (280
ft.
lbs.)
@
3,200
rpm

Firing Order .... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Lubrication
.......
Pressure
Feed-Full Flow
Filtration

Engine
Oil
Capacity......
4.7L
(5.0 Qts)
with Filter

Cooling System ...... Liquid Cooled-Forced
Circulation

Cooling Capacity..........
16.1L(17.0Qts)

Ramcharger
15.6L
(16.5 Qts)
Cylinder Block
,
Cast
Iron
Crankshaft Nodular Iron
Cylinder Head ..............
Cast
Iron
Combustion Chambers
..
Wedge-High
Swirl Valve Shrouding
Camshaft Nodular Cast Iron

Pistons
Aluminum Alloy
w/Strut

Connecting
Rods...........
Forged
Steel

J9309-41

Fig. 1
Engine
Description
This engine is designed for unleaded fuel.
Engine lubrication system consists of a rotor type
oil pump and a full flow oil filter.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1?

3,
5, 7 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6, 8 on the right
bank. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 (Fig. 2).
The engine serial number is stamped into a ma­
chined pad located on the left, front corner of the cyl­
inder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 3).
page

General
Information
.......................
47
Hydraulic Tappets
57

Oil
Pan . 63

Oil Pump
. 64

Piston
/
Connecting
Rod
Assembly
66

Rocker
Arms
51

Specifications—5.2L Engine
73

Timing Chain Cover ................
59
Valve Stem Shield
/
Spring Replacement
56

Valve Timing
. 58

Valves
/
Valve Springs
54

Vibration
Damper
. . 58
J908D-49
Fig.
2 Firing Order
X
M 5.2L T
XXXX
XXXXXXXX

X
~
Last Digit of
Model
Year
M
=
Plant
- M
Mound
Road
S
Saltillo

T
Trenton

K
Toluca

5.2L
=
Engine Displacement
T
=
Usage
-
T Truck

XXXX
=
Month/Day

XXXXXXXX
=
Serial Code
-
Last
8
Digits
of
VIN
No.

J9209-73

Fig.
3
Engine
Identification
Number

ENGINE
FRONT
MOUNTS

REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood and position fan to assure clearance
for radiator top tank and hose.