1998 DODGE RAM 1500 brake fluid

8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch................ 8W-15-5, 8
A/C-Heater Control.................. 8W-15-9, 12
Adjustable Pedal Switch................ 8W-15-12
Airbag Control Module................. 8W-15-15
Amplifier Audio...................... 8W-15-11
Ashtray Lamp....................... 8W-15-11
Automatic Day/Night Mirror.............. 8W-15-9
Auxiliary Battery...................... 8W-15-7
Battery............................. 8W-15-7
Brake Lamp Switch.................... 8W-15-9
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid . . 8W-15-14
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/Cargo Lamp . 8W-15-14
Cigar Lighter Outlet................... 8W-15-12
Clearance Lamp No. 1.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 2.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 3.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 4.................. 8W-15-13
Clearance Lamp No. 5.................. 8W-15-13
Clockspring......................... 8W-15-10
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch............. 8W-15-3
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer.............. 8W-15-9
Condenser Fan........................ 8W-15-4
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver............. 8W-15-17
Data Link Connector.................... 8W-15-9
Data Link Connector-Engine.............. 8W-15-8
Dome Lamp......................... 8W-15-14
Door Ajar Switch-Driver................ 8W-15-17
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear.............. 8W-15-16
Door Ajar Switch-Passenger.............. 8W-15-17
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear............. 8W-15-16
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver........ 8W-15-17
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left Rear...... 8W-15-16
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Passenger..... 8W-15-17
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right Rear..... 8W-15-16
Door Lock Switch-Passenger.............. 8W-15-17
Driver Door Module................... 8W-15-18
EGR Solenoid......................... 8W-15-5
Electric Brake Provision................. 8W-15-4
Engine Control Module.................. 8W-15-8
Fender Lamp-Front Left................. 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Front Right................ 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Rear Left.................. 8W-15-2
Fender Lamp-Rear Right................. 8W-15-2
Fog Lamp-Left........................ 8W-15-3
Fog Lamp-Right....................... 8W-15-3
Fuel Heater.......................... 8W-15-8
Fuel Pump Module..................... 8W-15-4
G100............................... 8W-15-7
G101............................... 8W-15-7
G102............................... 8W-15-7
G104.......................... 8W-15-3, 4, 15
G105............................... 8W-15-7
G107............................. 8W-15-5, 6
G108............................... 8W-15-7
G109............................... 8W-15-7
G114............................... 8W-15-8
G120............................... 8W-15-8
G201............................ 8W-15-9, 10Component Page
G202......................... 8W-15-11, 12, 14
G204.............................. 8W-15-15
G301.............................. 8W-15-16
G302.............................. 8W-15-18
Generator.......................... 8W-15-6, 8
Glove Box Lamp And Switch............. 8W-15-12
Hands Free Module.................... 8W-15-11
Headlamp Switch..................... 8W-15-14
Headlamp-Left........................ 8W-15-3
Headlamp-Right....................... 8W-15-7
Heated Seat Cushion-Driver.............. 8W-15-18
Heated Seat Cushion-Passenger........... 8W-15-19
Heated Seat Switch-Driver............... 8W-15-12
Heated Seat Switch-Passenger............ 8W-15-12
Horn-High Note....................... 8W-15-4
Horn-Low Note........................ 8W-15-4
Ignition Switch....................... 8W-15-10
Instrument Cluster................. 8W-15-10, 14
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 1............. 8W-15-7
Intake Air Heater Relay No. 2............. 8W-15-7
Integrated Power Module............... 8W-15-3, 4
License Lamp-Left..................... 8W-15-2
License Lamp-Right.................... 8W-15-2
Lift Pump Motor....................... 8W-15-8
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly..... 8W-15-6
Overhead Map/Reading Lamp............ 8W-15-14
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream.............. 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream............ 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 2/1 Upstream.............. 8W-15-6
Oxygen Sensor 2/2 Downstream............ 8W-15-6
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front.......... 8W-15-4
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front......... 8W-15-7
Passenger Lumbar Switch............... 8W-15-19
Power Mirror-Left..................... 8W-15-18
Power Mirror-Right.................... 8W-15-18
Power Outlet........................ 8W-15-12
Power Outlet-Console................ 8W-15-15, 19
Power Seat Switch-Driver............... 8W-15-18
Power Seat Switch-Passenger............. 8W-15-19
Power Steering Pressure Switch............ 8W-15-5
Powertrain Control Module............. 8W-15-5, 6
Radio.............................. 8W-15-11
Seat Belt Switch-Driver................. 8W-15-16
Seat Heater Interface Module............. 8W-15-16
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module........... 8W-15-10
Speed Control Servo.................... 8W-15-3
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left........... 8W-15-2
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right.......... 8W-15-2
Tailgate Lamp........................ 8W-15-2
Tow/Haul Overdrive Switch............... 8W-15-9
Trailer Tow Connector................... 8W-15-4
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On............. 8W-15-4
Transfer Case Control Module............ 8W-15-15
Transfer Case Selector Switch........... 8W-15-4, 15
Vacuum Pump........................ 8W-15-7
Washer Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-15-3, 7
Washer Pump Motor-Front............... 8W-15-7
Wiper Motor-Front..................... 8W-15-4
DR8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION 8W - 15 - 1

8W-34 REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES
Component Page
Brake Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-34-2
Brake Lamp Switch.................. 8W-34-3
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-34-2, 3
Data Link Connector................. 8W-34-2
Engine Control Module.............. 8W-34-2, 3
Fuse 6............................ 8W-34-2Component Page
Fuse 35............................ 8W-34-2
G104.............................. 8W-34-2
G201.............................. 8W-34-3
Integrated Power Module.............. 8W-34-2
Powertrain Control Module.......... 8W-34-2, 3
Wheel Speed Sensor-Rear.............. 8W-34-3
DR8W-34 REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES 8W - 34 - 1

8W-35 ALL WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES
Component Page
Brake Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-35-2
Brake Lamp Switch.................. 8W-35-3
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-35-2, 3
Data Link Connector................. 8W-35-2
Engine Control Module.............. 8W-35-2, 3
Fuse 6............................ 8W-35-2
Fuse 35............................ 8W-35-2Component Page
G104.............................. 8W-35-2
G201.............................. 8W-35-3
Integrated Power Module.............. 8W-35-2
Powertrain Control Module.......... 8W-35-2, 3
Wheel Speed Sensor-Left Front......... 8W-35-3
Wheel Speed Sensor-Rear.............. 8W-35-3
Wheel Speed Sensor-Right Front........ 8W-35-3
DR8W-35 ALL WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES 8W - 35 - 1

8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS
Component Page
4WD Switch (Manual Transfer Case)..... 8W-80-5
A/C Compressor Clutch (Diesel)......... 8W-80-5
A/C Compressor Clutch (Gas)........... 8W-80-5
A/C Heater Control C1................ 8W-80-5
A/C Heater Control C2................ 8W-80-6
A/C Pressure Transducer (Diesel)........ 8W-80-6
A/C Pressure Transducer (NGC)......... 8W-80-6
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (5.7L) . . 8W-80-6
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
(Diesel M/T)...................... 8W-80-7
Accelerator Pedel Position Sensor
(Diesel A/T)....................... 8W-80-7
Adjustable Pedal Motor (Except Memory) . 8W-80-7
Adjustable Pedal Switch (Except Memory) . 8W-80-8
Airbag Control Module C1............. 8W-80-8
Airbag Control Module C2............. 8W-80-9
Airbag-Left Curtain.................. 8W-80-9
Airbag-Passenger On/Off Switch....... 8W-80-10
Airbag-Passenger Squib.............. 8W-80-10
Airbag-Right Curtain................ 8W-80-10
Ambient Temperature Sensor.......... 8W-80-10
Amplifier Audio C1 (Premium)......... 8W-80-11
Amplifier Audio C2 (Premium)......... 8W-80-11
Ashtray Lamp...................... 8W-80-11
Automatic Day/Night Mirror C1 (Except
Base).......................... 8W-80-12
Automatic Day/Night Mirror C2
(Telematics)..................... 8W-80-12
Back-Up Lamp Switch............... 8W-80-12
Battery Temperature Sensor........... 8W-80-12
Blend Door Actuator (Single Zone)...... 8W-80-13
Blower Motor...................... 8W-80-13
Blower Motor Resistor Block.......... 8W-80-13
Brake Fluid Level Switch............. 8W-80-13
Brake Lamp Switch................. 8W-80-13
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid........................ 8W-80-14
C102 (NGC)....................... 8W-80-14
C103............................. 8W-80-14
C106 (5.7L A/T).................... 8W-80-14
C106 (5.7L A/T).................... 8W-80-15
C107 (5.7L)........................ 8W-80-15
C107 (5.7L)........................ 8W-80-16
C108 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-16
C108 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-16
C109 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-17
C109 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-17
C110 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-17
C110 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-18
C112 (Diesel M/T)................... 8W-80-18
C112 (Diesel M/T)................... 8W-80-18
C112 (Diesel A/T)................... 8W-80-18Component Page
C112 (Diesel A/T)................... 8W-80-19
C130 (Diesel)...................... 8W-80-19
C131 (4.7L Electronic Transfer Case).... 8W-80-20
C131 (4.7L Electronic Transfer Case).... 8W-80-20
C131 (5.7L/Diesel).................. 8W-80-20
C131 (5.7L/Diesel).................. 8W-80-21
C131 (3.7L/4.7L Except Electronic
Transfer Case)................... 8W-80-21
C131 (3.7L/4.7L Except Electronic
Transfer Case)................... 8W-80-22
C200............................. 8W-80-22
C200............................. 8W-80-23
C201............................. 8W-80-23
C201............................. 8W-80-23
C202............................. 8W-80-24
C202............................. 8W-80-24
C206............................. 8W-80-24
C206............................. 8W-80-24
C207............................. 8W-80-24
C207............................. 8W-80-25
C216............................. 8W-80-25
C216............................. 8W-80-25
C217............................. 8W-80-26
C217............................. 8W-80-26
C218............................. 8W-80-26
C218............................. 8W-80-27
C219............................. 8W-80-27
C219............................. 8W-80-29
C220............................. 8W-80-30
C220............................. 8W-80-31
C250 (Hands Free).................. 8W-80-31
C250 (Hands Free).................. 8W-80-32
C301............................. 8W-80-32
C301............................. 8W-80-32
C301............................. 8W-80-33
C302............................. 8W-80-33
C302 (SLT)........................ 8W-80-34
C304............................. 8W-80-34
C304............................. 8W-80-34
C305 (SLT)........................ 8W-80-35
C305 (SLT)........................ 8W-80-35
C306............................. 8W-80-36
C306............................. 8W-80-36
C308............................. 8W-80-36
C308............................. 8W-80-37
C309............................. 8W-80-37
C309............................. 8W-80-37
C311 ............................. 8W-80-38
C311 ............................. 8W-80-38
C313............................. 8W-80-38
C313............................. 8W-80-39
C315............................. 8W-80-39
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 1

BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (SINGLE ZONE)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C34 20DB/LB COMMON DOOR DRIVER
2 C61 20DB/LG BLEND DOOR DRIVER
BLOWER MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C70 10DB/YL BLOWER MOTOR HIGH DRIVER
2 C7 10DB BLOWER MOTOR FEED
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK - BLACK 4 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C72 16DB/OR BLOWER MOTOR M1 DRIVER
2 C70 12DB/YL BLOWER MOTOR HIGH DRIVER
3 C71 16DB/BR BLOWER MOTOR LOW DRIVER
4 C73 14DB/VT BLOWER MOTOR M2 DRIVER
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B20 20DG/OR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SENSE
2 Z420 20BK/OR GROUND
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH-6WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 A103 18GY/RD FUSED B(+)
2 L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
3 V30 20VT/WT S/C BRAKE SWITCH OUTPUT
3 V30 20VT/WT (5.7L) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH (RUN-START)
4 V32 20VT/YL SPEED CONTROL SUPPLY
4 V32 20VT/YL (5.7L) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL
5 Z429 20BK/OR GROUND
6 B29 20DG/WT BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
6 B29 20DG/WT (5.7L) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 13

CONDENSER FAN (NGC) - BLACK 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z823 16BK/DG GROUND
2 C123 16LB/WT CONDENSER FAN RELAY OUTPUT
CONTROLLER ANITLOCK BRAKE C1 - BLACK 14 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B4 20DG/GY REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (+)
2 B222 20DG/WT (ETC) VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL NO. 2
3 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS
4 F500 20DG/PK FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
5 B9 20DG/LG (ETC) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (+)
6 Z107 12BK/DG GROUND
7 A111 14DG/RD FUSED B(+)
8 B3 20DG/YL REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (-)
9 B29 20DG/WT BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
10 B8 20DG/TN (ETC) LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (-)
11 B20 20DG/OR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SENSE
12 B22 20DG/YL VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL NO. 1
13 Z127 12BK/DG (ABS) GROUND
14 A111 14DG/RD (ABS) FUSED B(+)
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE C2 (ABS) - BLACK 4 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B9 20DG/LG LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (+)
2 B8 20DG/TN LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (-)
3 B6 20DG/WT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (-)
4 B7 20DG/VT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (+)
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (3.7L)-3WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K24 20BR/LB CKP SIGNAL
2 K900 20DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
3 F855 20PK/YL 5 VOLT SUPPLY
8W - 80 - 52 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

BINDING AND STICKING
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL
STICKS OR BINDS1. Low fluid level. 1. Fill to proper level.
2. Tire pressure. 2. Adjust tire pressure.
3. Steering components (ball
joints/tie rod ends).3 Inspect and repair as necessary.
4. Loose belt. 4. Adjust or replace.
5. Low pump pressure. 5. Pressure test and replace if
necessary.
6. Column shaft coupler binding. 6. Replace coupler.
7. Steering gear worn. 7. Replace gear.
8. Pump seized / Stuck valve 8. Replace pump.
INSUFFICIENT ASST. OR POOR RETURN TO CENTER
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
HARD TURNING OR MOMENTARY
INCREASE IN TURNING EFFORT1. Tire pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Low fluid level. 2. Fill to proper level.
3. Loose belt. 3. Adjust or replace.
4. Low pump pressure. 4. Pressure test and repair as
necessary.
5. Internal gear leak. 5. Replace gear.
STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT
WANT TO RETURN TO CENTER
POSITION1. Tire pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Wheel alignment. 2. Align front end.
3. Lack of lubrication. 3. Inspect and lubricate suspension
compnents.
4. High friction in steering gear. 4. Replace gear.
LOOSE STEERING AND VEHICLE LEAD
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL1. Worn or loose suspension or
steering components.1. Inspect and repair as necessary.
2. Worn or loose wheel bearings. 2. Inspect and repair or adjust
bearings.
3. Steering gear mounting. 3. Tighten gear mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Gear out of adjustment. 4. Replace gear.
5. Worn or loose steering coupler. 5. Inspect and replace as
necessary.
VEHICLE PULLS OR LEADS TO
ONE SIDE.1. Tire Pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Radial tire lead. 2. Rotate tires.
3. Brakes dragging. 3. Repair as necessary.
4. Wheel alignment. 4. Align front end.
DRSTEERING 19 - 3
STEERING (Continued)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
DESCRIPTION........................132
OPERATION..........................134
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION.....................140
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY . 140
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD
TESTING...........................140
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE TEST....................141
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR TESTING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH AND BAND
OPERATION........................144
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CONVERTER
HOUSING FLUID LEAK................144
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIAGNOSIS
CHARTS...........................145
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM
THREAD REPAIR.....................158
REMOVAL............................158
DISASSEMBLY........................160
CLEANING...........................166
INSPECTION.........................166
ASSEMBLY...........................166
INSTALLATION........................174
SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS.............176
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION.....................189
SPECIAL TOOLS
RE TRANSMISSION..................191
ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION........................193
OPERATION..........................193
INSPECTION.........................194
BANDS
DESCRIPTION........................194
OPERATION..........................194
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - BANDS...............195
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION........................196
OPERATION..........................196
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK......196
ADJUSTMENTS - BRAKE TRANSMISSION
SHIFT INTERLOCK...................196ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR
DESCRIPTION........................197
OPERATION..........................198
REMOVAL............................199
INSTALLATION........................200
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL............................201
INSTALLATION........................201
FLUID AND FILTER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EFFECTS OF
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL.............201
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CAUSES OF
BURNT FLUID.......................201
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLUID
CONTAMINATION....................202
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
CHECK............................202
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID AND
FILTER REPLACEMENT...............203
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION
FILL...............................204
FRONT CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION........................205
OPERATION..........................205
DISASSEMBLY........................205
INSPECTION.........................206
ASSEMBLY...........................207
FRONT SERVO
DESCRIPTION........................208
OPERATION..........................208
DISASSEMBLY........................209
CLEANING...........................209
INSPECTION.........................209
ASSEMBLY...........................209
GEARSHIFT CABLE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT
CABLE.............................210
REMOVAL............................210
INSTALLATION........................211
ADJUSTMENTS
GEARSHIFT CABLE..................212
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION........................213
OPERATION..........................213
DISASSEMBLY........................214
CLEANING...........................214
INSPECTION.........................214
ASSEMBLY...........................214
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