1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Sensor

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Battery Temperature Sensor BK Below Battery Tray 22, 25, 26, 28
Blend Door Actuator (Single Zone) BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Blower Motor BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Blower Motor Resistor Block BK Behind Right Side of Instrument
PanelN/S
Brake Lamp Switch BK Top of Brake Pedal Arm 30, 35, 38
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
SolenoidBK Near Steering Column 31, 35, 38
C102 Near Integrated Power Module 25
C106 BK Left Rear Engine 7
C107 (5.7L) BK Left Rear Engine 7
C112 (Diesel) BK Near T/O for Water In Fuel Sensor N/S
C113 BK Left Side Engine 10
C114 BK Left side Engine 10
C115 (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
C130 BK Left Rear of Engine 4, 8, 21
C131 Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8, 21
C200 GY Under Instrument Panel 39
C201 WT Near Left Instrument Panel
Speaker35, 38
C202 BK Left Rear Side of Engine
Compartment27
C206 BK Right Instrument Panel 35, 39, 48
C207 Rear Engine Compartment 22
C216 BK Middle Left Frame 22, 25, 50
C217 BK Middle Left Frame 22, 25, 50
C218 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 22, 24, 40, 44, 46
C219 GY Left Side of Instrument Panel 22, 24, 31, 35, 38, 40,
44
C220 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38, 40, 44, 46
C250 Seft Side Instrument Panel 35
C301 WT Right Kick Panel 40, 42, 45, 47
C302 BK Left Front Door 40, 42, 45, 47
C304 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 41, 44, 46
C305 BK At Left Front Door 41, 44, 46
C306 WT Middle Front of Door 43, 46
C308 WT Under Instrument Panel 39, 40, 45, 47
C309 WT Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38, 40, 44, 46
C311 BK Left Rear of Frame 44, 46
C312 WT Under Seat 47
C313 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
C314 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
C315 DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
C316 BK At Passenger Seat N/S
C317 BK At Passenger Seat N/S
C319 BK Bottom Left of Left Door N/S
C320 Right Rear Door 43
C322 DK GY Left Rear of Frame 44, 46
C323 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel N/S
C327 BK Right Rear Fender 50, 51
C328 BK Left Rear Fender 50, 51, 52
Camshaft Position Sensor GY Right Front Side of Engine 3, 9
Capacitor Left Rear of Engine Compartment 4
Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp/Cargo LampBK Rear of Cab 49
Cigar Lighter Outlet NAT Rear of Cigar Lighter 32, 35, 36
Clearance Lamp No. 1 BK Left Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 2 BK Left-Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 3 BK Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 4 BK Right-Center Roof 48
Clearance Lamp No. 5 BK Right Roof 48
Clockspring C1 BK Steering Column 31
Clockspring C2 YL Steering Column 31
Clockspring C3 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring C4 BK Steering Column N/S
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch BK At Clutch Pedal 22, 24
Coil On Plug No.1 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.2 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.3 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.4 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.5 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 5, 6
Coil On Plug No.6 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Coil On Plug No.7 BK Left Top Side of Intake Manifold 6
Coil On Plug No.8 BK Right Top Side of Intake Manifold 3
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer BK In Overhead Console N/S
Condenser Fan BK Near Condenser 23, 24
Controller Anti-Lock Brake C1 BK Left Fender Side Shield 22, 24, 25
Controller Anti-Lock Brake C2
(ABS)BK Left Fender Side Shield 22, 25
Crankshaft Position Sensor BK Right Rear of Engine Block 3, 9
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver
(Premium)BK In Left Front Door 41
Cylinder Lock Switch-Passenger
(Premium)LT GY In Right Front Door N/S
Data Link Connector BK Left Bottom of Instrument Panel 35, 38
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Data Link Connector - Engine
(Diesel)BK Near T/O for Water In Fuel Sensor N/S
Dome Lamp BK Center of Headliner N/S
Door Ajar Switch-Driver (Base) BK Left Front Door 41
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear (Base) BK Left Rear Door 43
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear (Base) BK Right Rear Door 43
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver
(Except Base)BK Left Front Door 41
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left
Rear (Except Base)BK Left Rear Door 43
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-
PassengerBK Right Front Door 42
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right
Rear (Except Base)BK Right Rear Door 43
Door Lock Switch-Passenger BL In Right Front Door 42
Driver Airbag Squib BK In Steering Column N/S
Driver Blend Door Actuator (Dual
Zone)BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Driver Door Module C1 BL In Left Front Door 41
Driver Door Module C2 BL In Left Front Door 41
EGR Solenoid Right Front Engine 9
Electric Brake Provision Rear of Engine 22, 24
Engine Control Module C1 BK Left Engine 10
Engine Control Module C2 BK Left Engine 10
Engine Coolant Temperature
SensorBK Near Generator 6
Engine Oil Pressure Switch BK Lower Left Side of Engine 6, 9
Evap/Purge Solenoid BK Left Fender Side Shield 23, 25
Evaporator Temperature Sensor BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Fog Lamp-Left WT Left Front Facia N/S
Fog Lamp-Right WT Right Front Facia N/S
Fuel Control Actuator (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine N/S
Fuel Heater (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
Fuel Injector No. 1 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 2 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 3 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 4 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 5 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 6 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Injector No. 7 BK At Fuel Injector 6
Fuel Injector No. 8 BK At Fuel Injector 3
Fuel Pump Module LT GY At Fuel Tank 50
Fuel Pump Motor (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine 10
Generator BK Front of Engine 6, 9, 10
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Glove Box Lamp and Switch BK At Glove Box 35, 39
Governor Pressure Sensor BK Left Rear of Transmission N/S
Hands Free Module Right Instrument Panel 39
Headlamp Switch BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 32, 35, 38
Headlamp-Left BL At Headlamp 23, 28, 29
Headlamp-Right BL At Headlamp 1, 21, 26
Heated Seat Cushion - Driver BL Under Driver Seat N/S
Heated Seat Cushion - Passenger BL Under Passenger Seat N/S
Heated Seat Switch-Driver RD Center of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 36
Heated Seat Switch-Passenger BL Center of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 36
Horn Switch WT In Steering Wheel N/S
Horn-High Note BK Left Front Fender 23, 28, 29
Horn-Low Note BK Left Front Fender 23, 29
Idle Air Control Motor BK On Throttle Body 6
Ignition Coil GY Left Rear of Engine N/S
Ignition Switch BK Steering Column 31
Inlet Air Temperature/Pressure
SensorBK Right Side Engine 10
Input Speed Sensor BK At Transmission 15, 16
Instrument Cluster C1 GY Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Instrument Cluster C2 GY Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Instrument Cluster C3 WT Rear of Instrument Cluster 35
Intake Air Heater Relay Right Engine Compartment 2
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold
Absolute Pressure Sensor (Diesel)BK Left rear Engine N/S
Intake Air Temperature Sensor BK On Intake Manifold 5
Integrated Power Module C1 BK Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C2 WT Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C3 GR Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C4 WT Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C5 BK Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C6 BK Left Front Fender 25, 26, 28
Integrated Power Module C7 GY Left Front Fender 26, 28
Integrated Power Module FCM BK In IPM N/S
Knock Sensor BK Left Rear of Engine 5, 7, 9
License Lamp-Left BK At Rear Bumper 50, 51
License Lamp-Right BK At Rear Bumper 50, 51
Lift Pump Motor BK Near T/O for WIF Sensor N/S
Line Pressure Sensor BK Right Rear of Transmission 15, 18
Lumbar Motor-Driver DK GY At Driver Seat N/S
Lumbar Motor-Passenger BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor GY Left Front of Intake Manifold 6
Mode Door Actuator 1 BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Mode Door Actuator 2 BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Multi-Function Switch BK On Steering Column 31
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
AssemblyBK Rear of Transmission 18, 50
Output Speed Sensor DB Left Side of Transmission 11, 14, 15, 16
Overdrive Switch WT Center of Instrument Panel 35
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp
(Except Base)NAT Center of Headliner N/S
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream BK Left Front of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream NAT Left Rear of Side of Transmission 15, 16, 17, 19
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream BK Right Front Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream BK Right Rear Side of Transmission 15, 17, 18
Park Brake Switch At Park Brake 22, 24
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front BK At Lamp 23, 28, 29
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front BK At Lamp 1, 21, 26
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch Right Side of Instrument Panel 33, 35, 39
Passenger Blend Door Actuator
(Dual Zone)BK Right Side of HVAC N/S
Passenger Lumbar Switch At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Mirror-Left BK At Mirror 41
Power Mirror-Right BK At Mirror 42
Power Outlet RD Center of Instrument Panel 35
Power Outlet-Console BK Center of Instrument Panel N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Front
VerticalRD At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Horizontal BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Motor-Driver Rear
VerticalBK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Driver BK At Driver Seat N/S
Power Seat Switch-Passenger BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Power Steering Pressure Switch BK Near Power Steering Pump 7
Power Window Circuit Breaker Under Instrument Panel 31, 35, 38
Power Window Motor-Driver BK In Driver Door at Motor 41
Power Window Motor-Left Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Motor-Passenger BK In Passenger Door at Motor 42
Power Window Motor-Right Rear BK In Door at Motor 43
Power Window Switch-Left Rear BL In Door 43
Power Window Switch-Passenger Passenger Door 42
Power Window Switch-Right Rear BL In Door 43
Powertrain Control Module C1 BK Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C2 WT Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
Powertrain Control Module C3 GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 21
Powertrain Control Module C4 GN Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 8
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Speed Control Switch-Right (ETC) WT At Steering Wheel N/S
Starter Solenoid Left Engine 23
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left BK At Lamp 50, 51
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right BK At Lamp 50, 51
Throttle Position Sensor NAT Throttle Body 6
Trailer Tow Connector BK At Trailer Hitch 51
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On BK At Trailer Hitch 51, 53
Transfer Case Control Module C1 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Control Module C2 GY Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Control Module C3 BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 35, 38
Transfer Case Mode Sensor BK Left Front Side of Transfer Case 13, 14, 16, 20
Transfer Case Position Sensor BK Front Middle of Transfer Case 20
Transfer Case Selector Switch BK Center of Instrument Panel 11, 12, 33, 35, 36
Transfer Case Shift Motor BK Left Rear of Transmission 13, 14, 20
Transmission Range Sensor BK Left side of Transmission 11, 14
Transmission Solenoid Assembly BK Left Side of Transmission 14, 11
Transmission Solenoid/TRS
Assembly (3.7L/4.7L)BK Left Side of Transmission 15, 16
Underhood Lamp BK Underside of Hood 29
Vacuum Pump (Diesel) Right Rear Engine Compartment 21
Vistronic Fan Drive Front Engine Compartment 28
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK At Reservoir 21, 23, 26, 28
Washer Pump Motor-Front BK At Washer Fluid Reservoir 21, 23, 26, 28
Water In Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Right Side Engine 10
Wheel Speed Sensor-Left Front BK Left Rear Lower Side of Engine
Compartment22, 29
Wheel Speed Sensor-Rear BK Right Rear of Body 51
Wheel Speed Sensor-Right Front GY Right Rear Lower Side of Engine
Compartment21
Wiper Motor-Front BK Left Side of Cowl 22, 25
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SPLICE
NUMBERLOCATION FIG.
S122 Left Front Fender 22
S123 Left Front Fender 22, 23
S124 Center Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
S125 Right Rear of Engine Compartment 4, 8
S130 Top Front of Transmission 3, 9
S132 Left Rear of Engine Compartment 3, 9
S133 Left Rear of Engine 4, 9
S134 Left Rear of Engine Compartment 3, 9
S135 Headlamp and Dash, Left Side N/S
S136 Left Front Fender 23
S137 Left Rear of Engine Compartment 21
S138 Left Rear of Engine N/S
S139 Right Front of Transmission N/S
S140 Right Rear Engine Compartment 22
S142 Left Side of Engine 3
S143 Left Side of Engine Compartment N/S
S144 Top Front of Transmission N/S
S145 Left Front Fender 23
S148 Top Front of Transmission 3
S149 Left Rear of Engine 6
S150 Top Center of Engine 3, 9
S153 Rear Engine Compartment N/S
S154 Left Top Engine N/S
S155 Left Rear Engine Compartment near T/O for Fuel Control Actuator 9
S157 Near T/O for Camshaft Position Sensor N/S
S158 Near T/O for C114 10
S159 Near T/O for Engine Control Module N/S
S160 Top Left Engine 10
S162 Left Side Engine N/S
S163 Right Side Engine N/S
S164 Near Engine Control Module C2 10
S165 Near Engine Control Module C2 10
S166 In Battery Positive Harness N/S
S168 Right Rear of Engine 3
S169 Right Rear of Engine 3, 7
S170 Left Engine 10
S171 Top Left Engine 10
S172 In T/O for Fuel Control Actuator N/S
S173 Near T/O for Engine Control Module N/S
S174 Near T/O for C114 N/S
S175 Near T/O for Engine Control Module N/S
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REMOVAL.............................38
INSTALLATION.........................38
ENGINE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................38
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER BORE
HONING............................38
CLEANING............................39
INSPECTION..........................39
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................40
REMOVAL.............................40
INSPECTION..........................41
INSTALLATION.........................42
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MAIN BEARING FITTING................44
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL.............................47
INSTALLATION.........................47
FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL.............................48
INSTALLATION.........................48
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................48
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING FITTING....49
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON FITTING..51
REMOVAL.............................51
CLEANING............................52
INSPECTION..........................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING.............................53
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
STRUCTURAL COVER
DESCRIPTION.........................57
OPERATION...........................57
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
FRONT MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................59
REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION.........................61
OPERATION...........................61
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE OIL
LEAK...............................64DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHECKING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE................65
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SEAL
AREA LEAKS.........................65
OIL PAN
DESCRIPTION.........................66
REMOVAL.............................66
CLEANING............................66
INSPECTION..........................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................67
OPERATION...........................67
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL.............................67
DISASSEMBLY.........................68
INSPECTION..........................68
ASSEMBLY............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................70
OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL
SERVICE............................71
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................72
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKS.....................72
REMOVAL.............................73
INSTALLATION.........................73
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................74
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTION.........................76
OPERATION...........................76
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN WEAR.......77
SERVICE PROCEDURE - TIMING
VERIFICATION........................77
BALANCE SHAFT
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
IDLER SHAFT
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL.............................83
INSPECTION..........................84
INSTALLATION.........................85
9 - 2 ENGINE - 3.7LDR