1999 DODGE RAM check oil

Installation
1) If engine has not been rotated after removing distributor,
go to next step. If engine was rotated after removing distributor,
rotate crankshaft clockwise (viewed from front of engine) until
cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression stroke and
timing mark on vibration damper aligns with TDC timing mark on timing
chain cover. Go to next step.
2) Ensure distributor mounting area on cylinder block is
clean. Install NEW "O" ring on distributor if necessary. Apply light
coat of engine oil on "O" ring.
3) Position distributor rotor so it aligns with terminal for
cylinder No. 1 on distributor cap. Install distributor. Ensure
distributor engages with slot in oil pump drive gear. Install hold-
down clamp and distributor hold-down bolt. DO NOT tighten distributor
hold-down bolt at this time.
4) Rotate distributor until distributor rotor aligns with
cylinder No. 1 alignment mark on camshaft position sensor. See Fig. 23
. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure.
5) Base ignition timing is nonadjustable. Base ignition
timing and timing advance are controlled by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). Distributor position is used to determine the fuel
system synchronization. To check for correct distributor position and
fuel system synchronization, see FUEL SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION under
FUEL SYSTEM in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
IGNITION COIL
Removal & Installation (Dakota 2.5L)
Ignition coil is located on side of engine, near distributor.
Service procedure is primarily an unbolt and bolt-on procedure.
Tighten ignition coil retaining bolts or nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango &
Ram Van/Wagon)
1) Ignition coil is located on front of passenger's side
cylinder head. Disconnect spark plug wires and electrical connector
from ignition coil.
CAUTION: Ignition coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts hold
the idler pulley for the accessory drive belt, as these bolts
are under tension. If necessary to remove these bolts,
accessory drive belt must be removed first.
2) Remove ignition coil retaining bolts or nuts with ignition
coil from the ignition coil mounting bracket. DO NOT remove ignition
coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts, as these bolts are under
tension.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten ignition
coil retaining bolts or nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L)
1) On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L with light-duty emissions, ignition
coil is located on front of passenger's side cylinder head. On 5.9L
with heavy-duty emissions, ignition coil is located on top of air
injection pump. On all models, disconnect spark plug wires and
electrical connector from ignition coil.
CAUTION: On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L with light-duty emissions, ignition
coil-to-cylinder head mounting bracket bolts hold the idler

N - R EM OVE /IN STA LL/O VER HAU L
under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of releasetab and pull tab on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
CAUTION: Release tab must be pressed downward before removing pull
tab, or pull tab will be damaged. 2) Press release tab downward. Use screwdriver to pry pull tab upward until pull tab separates from disconnect fitting. Removedisconnect fitting from fuel line. Inspect components for damage. Ifdisconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced, asonly pull tab may be replaced. 3) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until disconnect fittingbottoms on fuel line. 4) Install NEW pull tab until pull tab locks in disconnectfitting. DO NOT reuse old pull tab. Pull on fuel line and disconnectfitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnectnegative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Dual Tab)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensuredisconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of tabs ondisconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
2) Squeeze both tabs against disconnect fitting. Pulldisconnect fitting from fuel line. The plastic retainer will remain onthe fuel system component being serviced. The "O" rings and spacerwill remain in the disconnect fitting. 3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting isdamaged, entire assembly must be replaced. The only component that maybe replaced is the plastic retainer. If plastic retainer must beremoved from fuel system component, carefully release the plasticretainer from the fuel system component using 2 screwdrivers. Inspectplastic retainer for cracks or damage. Replace plastic retainer ifdefective. 4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard. 5) Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensurecomponents are properly locked together. Reconnect negative batterycable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Plastic Retainer Ring)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensuredisconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of plasticretainer ring on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 24.
NOTE: Plastic retainer ring must be pressed evenly into disconnect fitting. If plastic retainer is not even, it will be difficult to remove disconnect fitting from fuel line. 2) Firmly push disconnect fitting toward the fuel line while pushing plastic retainer ring evenly into disconnect fitting. Withplastic retainer ring fully depressed, pull disconnect fitting fromfuel line. 3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting isdamaged, entire assembly must be replaced. 4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting areclean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard.

5) Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure
components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery
cable. Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2) Ensure area around fuel line fitting on fuel line and fuel
rail is clean. Using screwdriver, pry latch clip from fuel line
fitting and fuel rail while sliding latch clip toward fuel rail.
Perform STEP 1. See Fig. 25.
3) Insert Fuel Line Remover (Snap-On FIH-9055-1) into fuel
line fitting to release locking fingers inside fuel line fitting.
Perform STEP 2. See Fig. 25. Pull fuel line fitting with fuel line
from fuel rail.
4) Inspect fuel line fitting components for damage. If fuel
line fitting components are damaged, entire fuel line assembly must be
replaced.
5) To install, ensure fuel line fitting and fuel rail are
clean. Lubricate fuel line fitting and fuel rail with engine oil.
Install fuel line fitting on fuel rail until click sound is heard.
6) Install latch clip. Ensure latch clip snaps into position.
If latch clip will not fit properly, check for improper installation
of fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Pull on fuel line to ensure fuel
line fitting is properly locked on fuel rail. Reconnect negative
battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 25: Disconnecting Fuel Line At Fuel Rail (Dakota, Durango &
Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)

1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2) Ensure area around fuel line fitting on fuel line and fuel
rail is clean. Press sides of latch clip on fuel line fitting together
while rotating latch clip upward. See Fig. 26. Pull fuel line fitting
from fuel rail.
3) Inspect fuel line fitting for damage. If fuel line fitting
is damaged, entire fuel line assembly must be replaced.
4) To install, ensure fuel line fitting and fuel rail are
clean. Lubricate fuel line fitting and fuel rail with engine oil.
Install fuel line fitting on fuel rail.
5) Rotate latch clip downward so it snaps into position.
Ensure latch clip is fully snapped into position. If latch clip will
not snap into position, check for improper installation of fuel line
fitting on fuel rail. Pull on fuel line to ensure fuel line fitting is
properly locked on fuel rail. Reconnect negative battery cable. Start
engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 26: Disconnecting Fuel Line At Fuel Rail (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
FUEL FILTER
Removal & Installation
Fuel filter is incorporated into the fuel pressure regulator.
A separate frame mounted fuel filter is not used. For servicing for
fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator, see FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE
REGULATOR.
FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
Removal

fitting assembly out of the plastic shield. Use care not to damage
fill and vent fitting assembly. Disconnect fuel line from fuel
filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper
procedure for fuel line disconnect fitting. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT
FITTINGS. Fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank. See Fig. 30
.
11) Disconnect electrical connector at fuel pump module.
Disconnect vapor hoses from rollover valves on top of fuel tank. See
Fig. 30 . Lower fuel tank from vehicle. Use care not to damage fill and
vent hose fitting assembly.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines
on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using
proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS.
2) Ensure retaining tabs on fill and vent hose fitting
assembly fully engage the plastic shield. Tighten fuel tank strap
retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Start
engine and check for fuel leaks.
FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS
Removal (Dakota 2.5L)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) Disconnect air inlet duct at throttle body for access to
fuel rail. Disconnect vent line from fuel damper at end of fuel rail
(if equipped).
3) Note electrical connector location on injectors for
installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at injectors.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL.
Disconnect control cables at throttle body. Remove control cable
mounting bracket from intake manifold for access to fuel rail.
4) Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and
intake manifold is clean. Using rocking motion, remove fuel rail with
injectors from intake manifold.
5) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.
Installation
1) If installing injector on fuel rail, install NEW "O" ring
on injector. Coat "O" ring on injector with engine oil. Install
injector on fuel rail. Install retaining clip on injector and fuel
rail.
2) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "O" ring at bottom of each injector. Coat "O" ring on
injector with engine oil before installing injectors and fuel rail.
3) Tighten fuel rail bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Install fuel line on fuel rail using proper procedure.
See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal (Dakota 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover. On all
models, remove air cleaner. Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
See THROTTLE BODY. On A/C equipped models, remove A/C compressor-to-
intake manifold support brace at rear of A/C compressor.
3) On all models, note electrical connector location on
injectors for installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors
at injectors. Disconnect any necessary wiring electrical connectors

for access to fuel rails and injectors.
CAUTION: Both fuel rails are serviced as an assembly. DO NOT attempt
to separate fuel rail from connecting fuel hose at rear of
each fuel rail. Connecting fuel hose does not use any form of
clamps on the hose. DO NOT use any clamps on connecting fuel
hose. When removing fuel rails with injectors, use care not
to bend connecting fuel hose.
4) Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL
RAIL. Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and intake
manifold is clean.
5) Using rocking motion, pull driver's side fuel rail with
injectors upward from intake manifold until injectors just clear
intake manifold. Repeat procedure on passenger's side fuel rail.
Remove fuel rails with injectors from intake manifold.
6) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.
Installation
1) If installing injector on fuel rail, install NEW "O" ring
on injector. Coat "O" ring on injector with engine oil. Install
injector on fuel rail. Install retaining clip on injector and fuel
rail.
2) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "O" ring at bottom of each injector. Coat "O" ring on
injector with engine oil before installing injectors and fuel rails.
3) Push passenger's side fuel rail and then driver's side
fuel rail downward until shoulder on each injector contacts the intake
manifold. Ensure all injectors are fully seated.
4) Tighten fuel rail bolts and throttle body bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install fuel line on fuel
rail using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL under FUEL
SYSTEM. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected.
2) Remove throttle body from upper intake manifold. See
THROTTLE BODY. Remove ignition coils with mounting bracket for access
to fuel rails.
3) Upper intake manifold must be removed for servicing of
fuel rails and injectors. Remove generator-to-upper intake manifold
brace and A/C compressor-to-upper intake manifold brace. Remove
generator and A/C compressor if necessary for removal of upper intake
manifold.
4) Disconnect necessary vacuum lines and hoses for removal of
upper intake manifold. Remove bolts, upper intake manifold and gasket
from lower intake manifold.
5) Note electrical connector location on injectors for
installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at injectors.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail. See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL.
6) Remove fuel rail bolts. Ensure area around injectors and
lower intake manifold is clean. Using rocking motion, pull driver's
side fuel rail with injectors upward from intake manifold until
injectors just clear intake manifold. Repeat procedure on passenger's
side fuel rail. Remove fuel rails with injectors from lower intake
manifold.
7) If removing injector from fuel rail, remove retaining clip
from fuel rail and injector. Retaining clip is located at top of
injector and fuel rail. Remove injector with "O" ring from fuel rail.

Installation
1) If installing injector on fuel rail, install NEW "O" ring
on injector. Coat "O" ring on injector with engine oil. Install
injector on fuel rail. Position injectors on fuel rails so electrical
connector on injector is facing toward passenger's side of the
vehicle. Install retaining clip on injector and fuel rail.
2) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "O" ring at bottom of each injector. Coat "O" ring on
injector with engine oil before installing injectors and fuel rails.
3) Push passenger's side fuel rail and then driver's side
fuel rail downward until shoulder on each injector contacts the intake
manifold. Ensure all injectors are fully seated.
4) Tighten fuel rail bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Using NEW gasket, install upper intake manifold with
all bolts loosely installed. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts to
specification in sequence. See Fig. 39. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
5) Tighten throttle body nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Install fuel line on fuel rail using proper procedure.
See FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL. Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 39: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Ram
Pickup 8.0L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
THROTTLE BODY
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup 3.9L,
5.2L & 5.9L, Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, remove engine cover. On all models,
remove air inlet duct or air cleaner from throttle body. Disconnect
electrical connectors, control cables and vacuum hoses at throttle

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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 Capacity, Lower Safe Mark  8 Qts. (7.5L) 

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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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Automatic  46RE: Dry Fill  17 Qts. (16L) 

Transmission 
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Fluid  47RE: Dry Fill  17 Qts. (16L) 

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Manual  NV4500  4 Qts. (3.8L) 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Rear Axle  DANA 70 Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 

Lubricant 
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 DANA 70 Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 DANA 80 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8.Pts. (3.2L) 


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 DANA 80 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Rear Axle  Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 

Limited Slip 
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Differential  Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8 Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Front Axle  Model 248  7.6 Pts. (3.6L) 

Lubricant   

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Transfer Case NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.1L) 

Fluid   

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Power Take  NV021  4.6 Pts. (2.1L) 

Off Adapter   

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Power  Drained  2.7 Pts. (1.3L) 

Steering   

Fluid   

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A/C  Charge Capacity  32 Oz. (.9Kg) 

Refrigerant   

  

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Refrigerant  A/C System Capacity  7.75 Oz. (230ML) 

Oil   

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Fuel Tank  Capacity  35 Gal. (132L) 

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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use 

dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
* Once a month, check tire pressure and look for unusual wear