1998 DODGE RAM 1500 brake light

8W-51 REAR LIGHTING
Component Page
Backup Lamp Switch............... 8W-51-3, 5
Brake Lamp Switch.................. 8W-51-7
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp-
Aftermarket...................... 8W-51-7
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/Cargo
Lamp........................... 8W-51-7
Fender Lamp-Front Left............... 8W-51-4
Fender Lamp-Front Right............. 8W-51-4
Fender Lamp-Rear Left............... 8W-51-4
Fender Lamp-Rear Right.............. 8W-51-4
Front Control Module......... 8W-51-2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Fuse 15........................ 8W-51-2, 3, 7
Fuse 24............................ 8W-51-7
Fuse 32............................ 8W-51-3
Fuse 33............................ 8W-51-7
Fuse 34............................ 8W-51-2
Fuse 38............................ 8W-51-3Component Page
G104........................ 8W-51-2, 4, 5, 6
G202.............................. 8W-51-7
Integrated Power Module...... 8W-51-2, 3, 5, 6, 7
License Lamp-Left................... 8W-51-2
License Lamp-Right.................. 8W-51-2
Park Lamp Relay................ 8W-51-2, 3, 7
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Left Front....... 8W-51-2
Park/Turn Signal Lamp-Right Front..... 8W-51-3
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Left...... 8W-51-2, 5
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp-Right....... 8W-51-6
Tailgate Lamp.................... 8W-51-2, 4
Trailer Tow Connector................ 8W-51-7
Trailer Tow Connector-Add On........ 8W-51-5, 7
Transmission Range Sensor............ 8W-51-5
Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly.... 8W-51-5
DR8W-51 REAR LIGHTING 8W - 51 - 1

Component Page
C315............................. 8W-80-39
C316 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-39
C316............................. 8W-80-40
C319............................. 8W-80-40
C319............................. 8W-80-40
C320............................. 8W-80-40
C320............................. 8W-80-41
C322 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-41
C322............................. 8W-80-41
C323 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-42
C323 (Except Heated Seats)........... 8W-80-42
C323 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-42
C323 (Heated Seats)................. 8W-80-43
C327 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C327 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C328 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-43
C328 (Dual Rear Wheels)............. 8W-80-44
Camshaft Position Sensor (NGC)....... 8W-80-44
Camshaft Position Sensor (Diesel)...... 8W-80-44
Capacitor (3.7L/4.7L)................ 8W-80-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp/cargo
Lamp.......................... 8W-80-45
Cigar Lighter Outlet................. 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 1 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 2 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-45
Clearance Lamp No. 3 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clearance Lamp No. 4 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clearance Lamp No. 5 (Heavy Duty).... 8W-80-46
Clockspring C1..................... 8W-80-46
Clockspring C2..................... 8W-80-47
Clockspring C3..................... 8W-80-47
Clockspring C4..................... 8W-80-47
Clutch Interlock Brake Switch......... 8W-80-47
Coil On Plug No. 1 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-47
Coil On Plug No. 1 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 2 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 2 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 3 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-48
Coil On Plug No. 3 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 4 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 4 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 5 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-49
Coil On Plug No. 5 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 6 (3.7L/4.7L)......... 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 6 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 7 (4.7L)............. 8W-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 7 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Coil On Plug No. 8 (4.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Coil On Plug No. 8 (5.7L)............. 8W-80-51
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (Except
Base).......................... 8W-80-51
Condenser Fan (NGC)............... 8W-80-52
Controller Anitlock Brake C1.......... 8W-80-52
Controller Antilock Brake C2 (ABS)..... 8W-80-52Component Page
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.7L)...... 8W-80-52
Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.7L)...... 8W-80-53
Crankshaft Position Sensor (5.7L)...... 8W-80-53
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel)..... 8W-80-53
Cylinder Lock Switch-Driver (Premium) . . 8W-80-53
Data Link Connector................ 8W-80-53
Data Link Connector-Engine (Diesel).... 8W-80-54
Dome Lamp....................... 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Driver.............. 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Left Rear........... 8W-80-54
Door Ajar Switch-Passenger........... 8W-80-55
Door Ajar Switch-Right Rear.......... 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Driver.... 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Left Rear . . 8W-80-55
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Passenger . 8W-80-56
Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch-Right Rear . 8W-80-56
Door Lock Switch-Passenger........... 8W-80-56
Driver Blend Door Actuator (Dual Zone) . 8W-80-56
Driver Door Module C1.............. 8W-80-57
Driver Door Module C2.............. 8W-80-57
EGR Solenoid (4.7L/5.7L)............. 8W-80-57
Electric Brake Provision.............. 8W-80-58
Electric Throttle Control Module....... 8W-80-58
Engine Control Module C1 (Diesel)..... 8W-80-58
Engine Control Module C2 (Diesel)..... 8W-80-60
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Diesel)......................... 8W-80-61
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Gas)........................... 8W-80-61
Engine Oil Pressure Switch........... 8W-80-61
EVAP/Purge Solenoid (NGC).......... 8W-80-61
Evaporator Temperature Sensor........ 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Front Left (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Front Right (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Rear Left (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fender Lamp-Rear Right (Dual Rear
Wheels)......................... 8W-80-62
Fog Lamp-Left..................... 8W-80-63
Fog Lamp-Right.................... 8W-80-63
Fuel Control Actuator (Diesel)......... 8W-80-63
Fuel Heater (Diesel)................. 8W-80-63
Fuel Injector No. 1 (Gas)............. 8W-80-63
Fuel Injector No. 2 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 3 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 4 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 5 (Gas)............. 8W-80-64
Fuel Injector No. 6 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector No. 7 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector No. 8 (Gas)............. 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector Pack No. 1 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-65
Fuel Injector Pack No. 2 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-66
Fuel Injector Pack No. 3 (Diesel)....... 8W-80-66
8W - 80 - 2 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSDR

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP/CARGO LAMP-4WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L14 20WT/TN CARGO LAMP DRIVER
2 Z964 20BK GROUND
3 Z350 20BK/TN GROUND
4 L50 20WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET - RED 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F984 18PK/YL FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-ACC)
2- -
3 Z736 18BK/YL GROUND
CLEARANCE LAMP NO. 1 (HEAVY DUTY)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L70 20WT/GY FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z946 20BK GROUND
CLEARANCE LAMP NO. 2 (HEAVY DUTY)-2WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 L70 20WT/GY FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
2 Z946 20BK GROUND
DR8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 45

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
DR8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 3
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

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 (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
(4) Disconnect brake booster hose and positive
crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
(5) Remove generator and set aside.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove lines or
remove freon from A/C compressor.
(6) Remove air conditioning compressor and set
aside..
(7) Bleed fuel system (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(8) Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in
a crisscross pattern starting from the outside bolts
and ending at the middle bolts.
(9) Remove intake manifold and IAFM as an
assembly.
CLEANING
NOTE: There is NO approved repair procedure for
the intake manifold. If severe damage is found dur-
ing inspection, the intake manifold must be
replaced.
Before installing the intake manifold thoroughly
clean the mating surfaces. Use a suitable cleaning
solvent, then air dry.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the intake sealing surface for cracks,
nicks and distortion.
(2) Inspect the intake manifold vacuum hose fit-
tings for looseness or blockage.
(3) Inspect the manifold to throttle body mating
surface for cracks, nicks and distortion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install intake manifold seals.
(2) Position intake manifold and IAFM.
(3) Install intake manifold retaining bolts, and
tighten in sequence from the middle bolts towards
the outside in a crisscross pattern. Torque fasteners
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect electrical connectors for the following
components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
(5) Install generator.
(6) Install A/C compressor.
(7) Connect Brake booster hose and Positive crank-
case ventilation (PCV) hose.
(8) Install resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(9) Connect negative cable to battery.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The exhaust manifolds are log style with a pat-
ented flow enhancing design to maximize perfor-
mance. The exhaust manifolds are made of high
silicon molybdenum cast iron. A perforated core
graphite exhaust manifold gasket is used to improve
sealing to the cylinder head. The exhaust manifolds
are covered by a three layer laminated heat shield
for thermal protection and noise reduction. The heat
shields are fastened with a torque prevailing nut
that is backed off slightly to allow for the thermal
expansion of the exhaust manifold.
OPERATION
The exhaust manifolds collect the engine exhaust
exiting the combustion chambers, then channels the
exhaust gases to the exhaust pipes attached to the
manifolds.
REMOVAL
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove exhaust pipe to manifold bolts.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Install engine support fixture special tool
#8534.
(6) Raise engine enough to remove manifolds.
CAUTION: Do not damage engine harness while
raising the engine.
(7) Remove heat shield.
(8) Remove manifold bolts.
(9) Remove manifold and gasket.
CLEANING
Clean mating surfaces on cylinder head and mani-
fold. Wash with solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
9 - 226 ENGINE - 5.7LDR
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)

This will ensure proper gear-to-shaft tighten-
ing.
(5) Clean pump gear and pump shaft at machined
tapers with an evaporative type cleaner such as
brake cleaner.
(6) Position injection pump to mounting flange on
gear housing while aligning injection pump shaft
through back of injection pump gear.
(7) After pump is positioned flat to mounting
flange, install 3 pump mounting nuts and tighten
finger tight only.Do not attempt a final tightening
at this time.Do not attempt to tighten (pull)
pump to gear housing using mounting nuts.
Damage to pump or gear cover may occur. The
pump must be positioned flat to its mounting
flange before attempting to tighten 3 mounting
nuts.
(8) To prevent damage or cracking of components,
install and tighten nuts in the following sequence:
(a) Install injection pump shaft washer and nut
to pump shaft. Tighten nutfinger tight only.
(b) Do preliminary (light) tightening of injection
pump shaft nut.
(c) Tighten 3 injection pump mounting nuts to
24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).(d) Do a final tightening of pump shaft nut to
105 N´m (77 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install drive gear access cover (plate) using a
3/8º drive ratchet. Plate is threaded to timing gear
cover. Tighten to 8 N´m (71 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install fuel line (injection pump-to-pressure
limiting valve). Tighten bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Install fuel line (injection pump-to-fuel rail).
(a) Tighten fitting at fuel pump to 37 N´m (27 ft.
lbs.) torque. Use a back-up wrench.
(b) Tighten fitting at fuel rail to 37 N´m (27 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(12) Install fuel line (injection pump-to-fuel filter
housing). Tighten to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Connect Fuel Control Actuator (FCA) electri-
cal connector to rear of injection pump.
(14) Install intake manifold air intake tube (above
injection pump). Tighten clamps.
(15) Install accessory drive belt.
(16) Install cooling fan shroud.
(17) Install cooling fan assembly.
(18) Connect both negative battery cables to both
batteries.
(19) Check system for fuel or engine oil leaks.
Fig. 12 FUEL INJECTION PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1 - PUMP DRIVE GEAR NUT
2 - WASHER
3 - PUMP DRIVE GEAR
4 - RUBBER O-RING
5 - FUEL INJECTION PUMP6 - PUMP MOUNTING NUTS (3)
7 - PUMP MOUNTING STUDS (3)
8 - O-RING MACHINED GROOVE
9 - FRONT TIMING GEAR HOUSING
14 - 56 FUEL DELIVERY - DIESELDR
FUEL INJECTION PUMP (Continued)

(11) Remove the shift cable from the column shift
lever actuator (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR SHIFT
CABLE - REMOVAL). (Fig. 3).
(12) Release the shift cable from the column
bracket and remove it from the bracket.
(13) Remove the SKIM module in order to discon-
nect the electrical connector.
(14) Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt
and slide the shaft down (Fig. 4) & (Fig. 5)(15) Remove the brake light switch and discard
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove the four steering column mounting
nuts (Fig. 6).
Fig. 3 SHIFT CABLE CONNECTOR
1 - Shift lever
2 - Cable Connection
3 - Overdrive Electrical Wiring
4 - Mounting Screws
Fig. 4 COUPLER SHAFT
1 - MOUNTING HOLES
2 - COUPLER BOLT HOLE
Fig. 5 UPPER STEERING COUPLER
1 - STEERING COUPLER
2 - PINCH BOLT HOLE
Fig. 6 MOUNTING HOLES
1 - MOUNTING HOLES
19 - 8 COLUMNDR
COLUMN (Continued)

(17) Remove the steering column assembly from
the vehicle. (Fig. 7)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DIS-
ARMED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF
THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specifi-
cation to ensure proper operation of the steering
column.
(1) Position the steering column on the dash panel
support and loosely install the mounting nuts.
(2) Firmly slide the steering column upward
against the studs in dash panel and hand tighten the
nuts.
(3) Install the steering shaft coupler on the steer-
ing shaft and loosely install anewbolt.
(4) Center steering column in dash opening and
tighten mounting nuts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower
right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the
upper right nut.
NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.
(5) Tighten the coupler bolt to 57 N´m (42 ft. lbs.).(6) Install a new brake light switch (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(7) Install the shifter cable. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR
SHIFT CABLE - INSTALLATION)
(8) Connect the wiring harness to the column.
(9) Install the SKIM module.
(10) Install the clockspring(Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).
(11) Install the shrouds.
(12) Install the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Align the spline on the wheel hub to shaft.
(14) Then install the steering wheel and install a
newbolt. Tighten the bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(15) Install the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install the two steering wheel switches.
(17) Install the tilt lever handle.
(18) Install the negative battery terminal.
(19) Test the operation of the horn, Electronic
PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that
are steering column operated.
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The ignition switch is located on the steering col-
umn. It is used as the main on/off switching device
for most electrical components. The mechanical key
cylinder is used to engage/disengage the electrical
ignition switch.
OPERATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the shift cable.
This interlock device is used to lock the transmission
shifter in the PARK position when the key cylinder is
in any position and the brake pedal is not depressed.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
TEST AND REPAIR
If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle
with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift
linkage, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - 46RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE -
ADJUSTMENTS).
If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the
ignition key cylinder from the steering column. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER
Fig. 7 STEERING COLUMN
1 - Steering Wheel
2 - Key Cylinder
3 - Gear Shift Lever
4 - Steering Column
5 - Tilt Lever Cable
DRCOLUMN 19 - 9
COLUMN (Continued)