1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine control 2

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(3) Disconnect electrical connectors for the follow-
ing components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
2. Engine running too cold. 2. Refer to Coolant Temperature Below
Normal (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
3. Oil viscosity too thick. 3. Make sure t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐSMOKE DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
The following charts include possible causes and cor-
rections forexcess or abnormalexhaust smoke. Smallamounts of exhaust smoke (at certain times) are to

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Air in fuel supply: Possible leak in fuel supply side (between
transfer pump and fuel tank module).(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL
TRANSFE

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Replace injector o-ring and sealing washer on
injectors #5 and #6. Install injectors and torque using
the following steps:
²Step 1ÐInstall injector hold-down capscrews
and torque to 5 N´m (44 i

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 5.9L DIESEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Engine Type In-Line 6 Cyl. Turbo
Diesel
Displacement 5.9 Liters
359 ( Cubic Inches)
Bore 102.0 mm (4.02 in.)
S

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE DATA PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The engine data plate contains specific information
that is helpful to servicing and obtaining parts for
the engine. The data plate can be found affixed to the
breather c

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Filter Removal
(1) The housing cover is equipped with spring clips
(Fig. 6) and is hinged with plastic tabs. Unlatch clips
from top of air cleaner housing and tilt housing cover
up for cover removal.