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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING
INCONSISTENT (ERRATIC,
CYCLES OR FLUCTUATES)1. Heavy duty cooling system,
extreme cold ambient (outside)
temperature or heater blower mot

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
INADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONER
PERFORMANCE (COOLING
SYSTEM SUSPECTED)1. Radiator and/or A/C condenser
air flow obstructed.1. Remove obstruction and/or clean.
2. Electr

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COOLANT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT.......31
DESCRIPTION - HOAT COOLANT.........32
OPERATION...........................33
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER- GA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) Install the fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly
to the water pump shaft (Fig. 3). Tighten mounting
nut to 50 N´m (37 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the coolant reserve/overflow container
to the fan shro

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install fan blade assembly to electrically con-
trolled viscous fan drive. Tighten mounting bolts to
24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the fan blade/viscous fan drive to the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced
because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan
blades should also be inspected. Inspect for fatigue
cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets that could
have r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual LEAKS
Viscous fan drive operation is not affected by small
oil stains near the drive bearing. If leakage appears
excessive, replace the fan drive unit.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VISCOUS DRIVE
If the f

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual RADIATOR - 5.9L DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
The radiator is a aluminum cross-flow design with
horizontal tubes through the radiator core and verti-
cal plastic side tanks (Fig. 38).
This radiator does not cont
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