1999 DODGE RAM engine oil

fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of release tab and
pull tab on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 6.
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. Remove
disconnect fitting from fuel line. Inspect components for damage. If
disconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced, as
only pull tab can be replaced.
3) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil.
Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until disconnect fitting
bottoms on fuel line.
4) Install NEW pull tab until pull tab locks in disconnect
fitting. DO NOT reuse old pull tab. Pull on fuel line and disconnect
fitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnect
negative battery cables. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal & Installation (Dual Tab)
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Ensure disconnect
fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of tabs on disconnect
fitting. See Fig. 6.
2) Squeeze both tabs against disconnect fitting. Pull
disconnect fitting from fuel line. The plastic retainer will remain on
the fuel system component being serviced. The "O" rings and spacer
will remain in the disconnect fitting.
3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is
damaged, entire assembly must be replaced. The only component that may
be replaced is the plastic retainer. If plastic retainer must be
removed from fuel system component, carefully release the plastic
retainer from the fuel system component using 2 screwdrivers. Inspect
plastic retainer for cracks or damage. Replace plastic retainer if
defective.
4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. 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
cables. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal & Installation (Plastic Retainer Ring)
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Ensure disconnect
fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of plastic retainer
ring on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 6.
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. With
plastic retainer ring fully depressed, pull disconnect fitting from
fuel line.
3) Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is
damaged, entire assembly must be replaced.
4) To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are
clean. 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
cables. Start engine and check for leaks.

Apply light coat of engine oil on NEW .060" (1.5 mm) thick Copper
sealing washer. Install NEW Copper sealing washer on spray tip of fuel
injector. Engine oil is used to aid holding sealing washer in place.
Install new "O" ring on fuel injector. Apply small amount of engine
oil to "O" ring.
2) Ensure fuel inlet hole on side of fuel injector is
positioned toward injector connector tube. Install injector into
cylinder head bore using care not to allow injector tip to touch sides
of bore. Press fuel injector into cylinder head with finger pressure
only. Install fuel injector hold down clamp into shouldered bolt while
aligning slot in top of injector into groove in bottom of clamp.
Tighten opposite clamp bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
3) Apply small amount of clean engine oil to NEW "O" ring.
Install "O" ring to fuel injector connector tube. Using finger
pressure only, press injector connector tube into cylinder head.
Connect and tighten high pressure fuel lines to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
NOTE: Fuel line fitting torque is important. Mating surfaces will
not seal if fuel line fitting is under or over-torqued.
4) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Bleed high-pressure fuel lines. See FUEL LINE BLEEDING under FUEL
SYSTEM.
FUEL INJECTION PUMP
CAUTION: High-pressure fuel lines must be clamped securely and routed
so they do not contact each other or any other components. DO
NOT weld or substitute high-pressure fuel lines. High
-pressure lines are same length and proper high-pressure fuel
line must be installed in specified area for proper engine
operation.
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Clean fuel lines at
cylinder head and injection pump. Clean fuel injection pump and fuel
lines at side of pump. Disconnect 9-pin electrical connector at Fuel
Pump Control Module (FPCM). Place a rag around overflow valve to catch\
excess fuel. Remove overflow valve and disconnect fuel return line.
Remove banjo bolts and fuel supply line at side of injection pump and
top of fuel filter housing.
2) Remove all high pressure fuel lines, intake air tube,
accelerator pedal position sensor, air intake housing, engine oil
dipstick tube, wiring clips, electrical connectors at intake heaters,
and engine lifting bracket. Unscrew plastic access cap at front gear
cover. Remove injection pump gear-to-injection pump shaft nut and
washer.
3) Engine may be rotated by removing dust plug from
transmission adapter plate and installing Engine Barring Tool (Snap-On
SP371) in transmission adapter plate. See Fig. 9. Rotate engine until
keyway is at 12 o'clock position.

injection pump timing, cylinder No. 1 at TDC on compression
stroke and timing pin is engaged in machined hole on camshaft
gear.
Installation
1) Check pump mounting surfaces at pump and mounting flange
for nicks, cuts or damage. Check "O" ring surfaces for nicks, cuts or
damage. Clean injection pump mounting flange at gear housing. Clean
front of injection pump. Install new "O" ring on pump mounting area.
Apply clean engine oil to injection pump "O" ring only.
CAUTION: Ensure fuel injection pump drive gear-to-shaft mating
surfaces are clean and free of oil to provide proper seating
of fuel injection pump drive gear on shaft of fuel injection
pump.
2) Pump/gear keyway has an arrow and 3-digit number stamped
at top edge. See Fig. 12. Position keyway into pump shaft with arrow
pointed toward rear of pump. Ensure 3-digit number stamped on top of
keyway is identical as 3-digit number stamped on injection pump data
plate. If incorrect keyway is installed, a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) may be set.
Fig. 12: Locating Keyway Arrow & Keyway Number
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
3) Position pump assembly to mounting flange on gear cover
while aligning injection pump shaft through back of injection pump

INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR HEATER
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect negative battery cables. Disconnect clamp and
rubber hose at air intake housing. Remove engine oil dipstick tube
mounting bolt and position dipstick tube aside. Disconnect heater
electrical cables at cable mounting studs. Remove 4 air intake housing
bolts. Remove air intake housing from top of intake manifold air
heater elements. See Fig. 13.
2) Remove heater element assembly from intake manifold. Clean
old gasket from air intake housing, intake manifold, and both sides of
engine block. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gaskets.
Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig. 13: Removing Intake Manifold Air Heater
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR HEATER RELAYS

Removal & Installation
See INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR HEATER RELAYS under RELAYS &
SOLENOIDS.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Access Plug ................................................ 11 (15)\
AFC Line-To-Fuel Injection Pump Fitting .................... 18 (24)\
Air Inlet Housing Bolt ..................................... 18 (24)\
Engine Bracket-To-Engine Bolts ............................. 18 (24)\
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .......................... 40 (54)\
Engine Speed Sensor Nut .................................... 18 (24)\
Fuel Injection Pump Drive Gear Nut ....................... 125 (170)\
Fuel Injection Pump Lower Bracket-To-Pump Bolts ............ 18 (24)\
Fuel Injection Pump Mount Nuts ............................. 32 (43)\
Fuel Injector Retaining Nut ................................ 44 (60)\
Fuel Line-To-Fuel Heater Fitting ........................... 18 (24)\
Fuel Line-To-Fuel Transfer Pump ............................ 18 (24)\
Fuel Supply Line Banjo Bolt ................................ 18 (24)\
Fuel Tank Strap Nut ........................................ 30 (41)\
Fuel Transfer Pump Bolt .................................... 18 (24)\
High-Pressure Fuel Line Clamp Bolt ......................... 18 (24)\
High-Pressure Fuel Line Nut (At Injector) .................. 28 (38\
)
High-Pressure Fuel Line Nut (At Pump) ...................... 18 (24\
)
Intake Manifold Air Heater Housing Bolt .................... 18 (24)\
Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor ..................... 20 (27)\
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt ( 1) ............................. 18 (24)
Oil Fill Plug .............................................. 21 (29)\
Overflow Valve-To-Fuel Injection Pump ...................... 24 (33)\
Park/Neutral Switch ........................................ 25 (34)\
Plastic Fuel Tank Module Lock Nut .......................... 32 (43)\
Starter Mounting Bolt ...................................... 32 (43)\
Turbocharger Oil Drain Line Bolt ........................... 18 (24)\
Turbocharger Oil Supply Line Nut ........................... 11 (15)\
Turbocharger Retaining Nut ................................. 24 (33)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Inlet Tube-To-Turbocharger Clamp Nut .................. 72 (8.1)\
Canister Nut ............................................ 120 (13.6)\
Condenser-To-Intercooler Nut ............................. 95 (10.7)\
Condenser-To-Intercooler Screw ........................... 95 (10.7)\
Drain Valve-To-Canister Bolt .............................. 40 (4.5)\
Exhaust Pipe-To-Turbocharger Clamp Nut .................... 72 (8.1)\
Fuel Bleed Bolt ........................................... 72 (8.1)\
Fuel Injector Drain Line Assembly Retaining Clamp Bolt .. 120 (13.6)\
Fuel Injector Drain Line-To-Fuel Injector Banjo Bolt ...... 84 (9.5)\
Intake Manifold Air Heater Relay Assembly Retaining Bolt .. 40 (4.5)\
Intercooler Bolt .......................................... 17 (1.9)\
Intercooler Inlet & Outlet Duct Clamp ..................... 72 (8.1)\
PCM Mounting Bolt ......................................... 35 (4.0)\
Water-In-Fuel (WIF) Sensor ................................ 20 (2.3\
)
( 1) - Apply thread sealant to bolt threads.









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Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup 2.5L,
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L)
1) MAP sensor is located near throttle body and contains a 3-
pin electrical connector with an L-shaped rubber hose connecting it to
the throttle body. See Fig. 7 or 8. Remove air inlet duct or air
cleaner assembly for access to MAP sensor if necessary.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor. Remove MAP sensor retaining bolts.
Remove MAP sensor while disconnecting L-shaped rubber hose from
throttle body. Remove L-shaped rubber hose from MAP sensor.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure L-shaped
rubber hose is properly installed on throttle body and MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
1) MAP sensor is located on upper side of intake manifold and
contains a 3-pin electrical connector. See Fig. 9. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Remove MAP sensor
retaining bolts. Remove MAP sensor with rubber seal gasket from intake
manifold. Rubber seal gasket is part of the MAP sensor and is not
serviceable. Inspect rubber seal gasket for damage. Replace MAP sensor
with rubber seal gasket if gasket is defective.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure seal area in
upper intake manifold is clean before installing MAP sensor. Lubricate
rubber seal gasket with engine oil before installing MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) MAP sensor is located near throttle body and contains a 3-
pin electrical connector with an L-shaped rubber hose connecting it to
the throttle body. See Fig. 8. Remove engine cover and air cleaner
assembly for access to MAP sensor if necessary.
2) Ensure area around MAP sensor is clean. Disconnect
electrical connector at MAP sensor. Remove MAP sensor retaining bolts.
Remove MAP sensor while disconnecting L-shaped rubber hose from
throttle body. Remove L-shaped rubber hose from MAP sensor.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure L-shaped
rubber hose is properly installed on throttle body and MAP sensor.
Tighten MAP sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig. 7: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (Dakota
2.5L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

NOTE: Oil pressure sensor may also be referred to as engine oil
pressure sensor.
Removal & Installation
For oil pressure sensor location, see OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
LOCATION table. Service information is not available from
manufacturer.
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATION









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Application Location
Dakota
2.5L ... ( 1) Passenger's Side Of Cylinder Block, Below Distributor
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ... ( 1) Passenger's Side Rear Corner Of Cylinder
Block, Below Distributor
Durango .. ( 1) Passenger's Side Rear Corner Of Cylinder Block, Below
Distributor
Ram Pickup
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ... ( 2) Passenger's Side Rear Corner Of Cylinder
Block, Below Distributor
8.0L ......................................... ( 2) Near Oil Filter
Ram Van & Ram Wagon ... ( 3) Passenger's Side Rear Corner Of Cylinder
Block, Below Distributor
( 1) - Contains a Gray/Yellow wire and a Black/Light Blue wire in the
electrical connector.
( 2) - Contains a Gray/Orange wire and a Black/Light Blue wire in the
electrical connector.
( 3) - Contains a Gray wire and a Black/Light Blue wire in the
electrical connector.









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OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR
NOTE: Output shaft speed sensor may also be referred to as
transmission speed sensor.
Removal & Installation (A/T Models)
Output shaft speed sensor is located on lower edge of
overdrive case on rear of transmission. See Fig. 10. Disconnect
electrical connector at output shaft speed sensor. Remove output shaft
speed sensor with "O" ring from transmission. To install, reverse
removal procedure using NEW "O" ring.
Fig. 10: Locating Output Shaft Speed Sensor & Park/Neutral Switch
(A/T)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH

the timing chain cover, near water pump pulley. See Fig. 14.
Disconnect electrical connector at camshaft position sensor.
2) Remove camshaft position sensor retaining bolt. Using 2
small screwdrivers, carefully pry camshaft position sensor with "O"
ring from timing chain cover by rocking camshaft position sensor back
and forth.
CAUTION: Camshaft position sensor installation procedure differs when
installing a NEW camshaft position sensor or the original or
used camshaft position sensor. Ensure proper installation
procedure is used when installing camshaft position sensor.
Camshaft sprocket contains a high and low machined area. See
Fig. 15. Before camshaft position sensor is installed,
camshaft sprocket may have to be rotated to allow high
machined area on camshaft sprocket to be aligned with
camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing
chain cover. DO NOT install camshaft position sensor with low
machined area on camshaft sprocket aligned with camshaft
position sensor mounting hole opening on timing chain cover,
or camshaft shaft position sensor will be damaged when engine
is started.
Fig. 14: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor (Ram Pickup 8.0L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Installation (NEW Camshaft Position Sensor)
1) Apply light coat of engine oil on camshaft position sensor
"O" ring. Using a 1/2" wide metal ruler, measure distance from the
surface at camshaft position sensor mounting hole opening on timing
chain cover to the camshaft sprocket. See Fig. 15.
2) If distance is about 1.818" (46.18 mm), go to step 3)).\
If