1999 DODGE RAM oil dipstick

(SAE 90W/API GL-5 - 2500) (8) ................... 6.3 Pts. (3.0L)
Dana 70 (Model 267)
(SAE 90W/API GL-5 - 2500) ( 9) ................... 7.0 Pts. (3.3L)
Dana 80 (Model 286)
(SAE 85W-90/API GL-5) ( 10)
2WD 3500 ...................................... 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)\
4WD 3500 ..................................... 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)\
Power Steering Fluid ( 11) .......................... 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter
(Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
2500 & 3500 Models 2WD With A/T .................. 4.6 Pts. (2.2L)\
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ( 12)
NV 231HD ......................................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
NV 241 ........................................... 5.0 Pts. (2.4L)\
NV 241HD ......................................... 6.5 Pts. (3.1L)\
NV 241HD With Power Take-Off (PTO) ............... 9.0 Pts. (4.3L\
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( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - On gasoline engines, use an API energy conserving engine oil
that is certified for gasoline engines. On diesel engines, use
engine oil with API CF-4/SH or CG-4/SH rating for diesel
engines.
( 3) - Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transmission
through all gears and back to Neutral. Add additional fluid to
bring fluid level to the MIN mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid
level with transmission at normal operating temperature. Adjust
fluid level to MAX mark on dipstick. Approximate drain and
refill capacity is 4.0 qts. (3.8L).
( 4) - Quantity may vary by type of oil cooler and oil cooler lines.
( 5) - Verify type of transmission used before servicing. The NV 3500
uses a flywheel housing which is an integral part of the
transmission housing. The NV 4500 uses a flywheel housing which
is bolted to the front of the transmission and transmission
contains a Power Take-Off (PTO) cover on passenger's side of
transmission.
( 6) - Heavy-duty transmission is used with 5.9L diesel and 8.0L.
( 7) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 8) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 6 ozs.
(.18L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 9) - Models with Power-Lok limited slip differential must have 8 ozs.
(.24L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 10 ) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have Mopar
Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is changed. Add
7 ozs. (.24L) of modifier on 2WD models or 10 ozs. (.30L) on
4WD models.
( 11 ) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.
( 12 ) - Transfer case may be identified by model number stamped on
identification tag on rear of transfer case, just above filler
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Crankcase (Includes Filter) ( 2)
3.9L ............................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)\
5.2L & 5.9L ...................................... 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)\

Cooling System (Includes Heater)
3.9L ........................................... 14.6 Qts. (13.8L)\
5.2L ........................................... 16.5 Qts. (15.6L)\
5.9L
With Rear Heater .............................. 16.0 Qts. (15.1L)\
Without Rear Heater ........................... 15.0 Qts. (14.2L)\
Automatic Transmission (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
32RH (3.9L)
Drain & Refill .............................. (3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill .......................... ( 4) 8.5-8.8 Qts. (8.0-8.3L)
46RE (5.2L & 5.9L)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ...................... ( 4) 11.5-11.7 Qts. (10.8-11.1L)
Power Steering Fluid ( 5) ........................... 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Rear Differential
Dana 60
(Model 248 - SAE 90/API GL-5) ( 6)( 7) ............ 6.3 Pts. (2.9L)
8 1/4" & 9 1/4" Ring Gear
(SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ( 8)( 9) .................... 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for
gasoline engines.
( 3) - Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transmission
through all gears and back to Neutral. Add additional fluid to
bring fluid level to the MIN mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid
level with transmission at normal operating temperature. Adjust
fluid level to MAX mark on dipstick. Approximate drain and
refill capacity is 4.0 qts. (3.8L).
( 4) - Quantity may vary by type of oil cooler and oil cooler lines.
( 5) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.
( 6) - Rear differential may be identified by full-floating axles
shafts.
( 7) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 6 ozs.
(.18L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 8) - Rear differential may be identified by number of bolts on rear
cover. The 8 1/4" ring gear has 10 bolts on rear cover and 9
1/4" ring gear has 12 bolts on rear cover.
( 9) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
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SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
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Air Filter
Normal Service ..................... 24 ................. 30,000
Severe Service .................... ( 2) ............. ( 3) 15,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
2.4L
Normal Service .................... 96 ................ 120,000
Severe Service ................... ( 2) ................ 120,000
3.0L
Normal Service ( 4) ................ 48 ................. 60,000

TR AN SM IS SIO N R EM OVA L & IN STA LLA TIO N

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
CHRY - Trans Removal & Installation - Trucks & RWD Vans
Dakota, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
WARNING: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist
until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NOTE: For manual transmission replacement procedures, see
appropriate article in CLUTCHES.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DAKOTA & DURANGO
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support
vehicle. Disconnect and remove necessary skid plates and exhaust
components for transmission removal. Remove engine-to-transmission
struts (if equipped). These struts are located between front of
transmission and engine.
2) Ensure area around transmission oil cooler lines fitting
are clean. Disengage retainer on quick-disconnect cooler line fitting.
Pull cooler line from transmission oil cooler.
CAUTION: Crankshaft position sensor must be removed from transmission
housing before removing transmission to prevent damage to
crankshaft position sensor.
3) Remove starter. Disconnect electrical connector for
crankshaft position sensor. On 2.5L, crankshaft position sensor is
mounted on driver's side of transmission housing. See Fig. 1. On 3.9L,
5.2L and 5.9L, crankshaft position sensor is mounted on passenger's
side of transmission housing. See Fig. 2.
4) Remove crankshaft position sensor bolts or nuts. Remove
crankshaft position sensor from transmission housing. Remove dipstick,
dipstick tube and "O" ring from transmission.
5) Remove torque converter cover. Place reference mark on
flexplate and torque converter for installation reference. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise and remove torque converter bolts.
6) Place reference mark on drive shaft flanges for
installation reference. Remove drive shaft from transmission. On 4WD
models, disconnect drive shaft from transfer case. Disconnect shift
rod for transfer case from transfer case shift lever.
7) On all models, disconnect necessary control cables, wiring
harnesses, and shift linkage or cable from transmission. Support rear
of engine with jack stand. Using transmission jack, slightly raise
transmission to release pressure from rear mount and rear crossmember.
8) Remove bolts securing rear support and rear mount to
transmission and rear crossmember. Raise transmission slightly. Slide
exhaust hanger arm from bracket on rear support. Remove rear support
and rear mount.
9) Remove rear crossmember located below the transmission. On
4WD models, disconnect electrical connectors from transfer case. On

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, ensure proper length
bolt is used.
2) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft flanges are aligned. Adjust shift cable or
linkage, throttle valve cable and transfer case shift linkage if
necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
3) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
RAM PICKUP
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support
vehicle. Disconnect and remove necessary skid plates and exhaust
components for transmission removal. Remove engine-to-transmission
struts (if equipped). These struts are located between front of
transmission and engine.
2) Ensure area around transmission oil cooler lines fitting
are clean. Disengage retainer on quick-disconnect cooler line fitting.
Pull cooler line from transmission oil cooler. Remove starter.
CAUTION: On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L gasoline models, crankshaft position
sensor must be removed from transmission housing before
removing transmission to prevent damage to crankshaft
position sensor.
3) On 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L gasoline models, disconnect
electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. Crankshaft
position sensor is mounted on passenger's side of transmission
housing. See Fig. 2.
4) Remove crankshaft position sensor bolts. Remove crankshaft
position sensor from transmission housing. Remove dipstick, dipstick
tube and "O" ring from transmission.
5) Remove torque converter cover. Place reference mark on
flexplate and torque converter for installation reference. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise and remove torque converter bolts.
6) Place reference mark on drive shaft flanges for
installation reference. Remove drive shaft from transmission. On 4WD
models, disconnect drive shaft from transfer case. Disconnect shift
rod for transfer case from transfer case shift lever.
7) On all models, disconnect necessary control cables, wiring
harnesses, and shift linkage from transmission. Support rear of engine
with jack stand. Using transmission jack, slightly raise transmission
to release pressure from rear mount and rear crossmember.
8) Remove bolts securing rear support and rear mount to
transmission and rear crossmember. Raise transmission slightly. Slide
exhaust hanger arm from bracket on rear support. Remove rear support

and rear mount.
9) Remove rear crossmember located below the transmission. On
4WD models, disconnect electrical connectors from transfer case. On
all models, remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Slide
transmission rearward from dowels on cylinder block.
10) Install "C" clamp on edge of transmission housing to hold
torque converter in place. Lower transmission and remove transmission
from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, consult parts
department to ensure proper length bolt is used.
2) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft flanges are aligned. Adjust shift linkage,
throttle valve cable and transfer case shift linkage if necessary. See
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS & RWD VANS article.
3) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
RAM VAN/WAGON
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support
vehicle. Remove engine-to-transmission struts. These struts are
located between front of transmission and engine.
2) Remove starter and oil cooler line bracket. Ensure area
around transmission oil cooler lines fitting are clean. Disengage
retainer on quick-disconnect cooler line fitting. Pull cooler line
from transmission oil cooler.
CAUTION: Crankshaft position sensor must be removed from transmission
housing before removing transmission to prevent damage to
crankshaft position sensor.
3) Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position
sensor. Crankshaft position sensor is mounted on passenger's side of
transmission housing. See Fig. 2.
4) Remove crankshaft position sensor bolts. Remove crankshaft
position sensor from transmission housing. Remove dipstick, dipstick
tube and "O" ring from transmission.
5) Remove torque converter cover. Place reference mark on
flexplate and torque converter for installation reference. Rotate
crankshaft clockwise and remove torque converter bolts.
6) Place reference mark on drive shaft yokes for installation
reference. Remove drive shaft from transmission. Disconnect necessary
wiring harnesses and control cables from transmission. Support rear of
engine with hoist. Using transmission jack, slightly raise
transmission to release pressure from rear mount and crossmember.
7) Remove rear mount-to-rear crossmember bolts. Remove bolts
and rear crossmember located below the transmission. Remove engine oil

filter (if necessary). Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts.
Slide transmission rearward from dowels on cylinder block.
8) Install "C" clamp on edge of transmission housing to hold
torque converter in place. Lower transmission and remove transmission
from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque
converter is fully seated in transmission by measuring distance from
cylinder block surface on transmission housing to front edge on torque
converter bolt lug on front of torque converter. Distance should be .
50" (12.7 mm) if torque converter is fully seated.
CAUTION: Proper length torque converter bolts must be used. If
replacing any torque converter bolts, ensure proper length
bolt is used.
2) Ensure proper length torque converter bolts are used in
accordance with torque converter diameter and number of torque
converter bolt lugs on front of torque converter. See TORQUE CONVERTER
BOLT APPLICATION table.
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In. (mm)\
9.50" (241.0 mm) 3-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .46 (11.7\
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9.50" (241.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ............ .52 (13.2\
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10.00" (254.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .52 (13.2\
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10.75" (273.0 mm) 4-Bolt Lug Torque Converter ........... .44 (11.2\
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3) Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure reference mark on torque converter and
flexplate, and drive shaft yokes are aligned. Adjust shift cable and
throttle valve cable if necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRUCKS
& RWD VANS article.
4) Use NEW "O" ring when installing dipstick tube. Before
installing oil cooler lines on transmission, ensure all fittings are
clean. Install oil cooler line into quick-disconnect fitting. Push oil
cooler line inward until a click is heard. Pull on oil cooler line to
ensure oil cooler line is locked in place. Fill transmission with
Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (DAKOTA & DURANGO)








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Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt/Nut
2.5L ..................................................... 14 (19)\
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ............................................ ( 1)
Front Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Transfer
Case Flange Bolt ......................................... 20 (27)\
Rear Crossmember Bolt ...................................... 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Center Bearing-To-Crossmember Bolt ........ 50 (68)\
Rear Drive Shaft Universal Joint Strap-To-Rear
Axle Flange Bolt ......................................... 14 (19)\
Starter Bolt
2.5L ..................................................... 33 (45)\

Transmission
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
Manufacturer does not recommend using additives with transmission
fluid.
Transfer Case
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
Manufacturer recommends using Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176.
FLUID CAPACITIES
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Qts. (L) Qts. (L\
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Dakota & Durango
42RE, 44RE & 46RE ... ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 9.5-11.4 (9.0-10.8)
Ram Pickup
42RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.5-11.0 (8.0-10.4)
46RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.7-13.0 (8.2-12.3)
47RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .... ( 3) 8.7-16.9 (8.2-16.0)
Ram Van/Wagon
32RH & 36RH ......... ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) ...... ( 3) 8.5-9.0 (8.0-8.5)
46RE ................ ( 2) 1.5 (1.4) .. ( 3) 11.4-11.6 (10.8-11.0)
( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - Add fluid until fluid level is at MIN arrow mark on dipstick.
Start engine and allow engine to idle. With brakes applied,
shift transmission through all gears and back to Neutral. Add
additional fluid to bring fluid level to MIN mark on dipstick.
Recheck fluid level with transmission at normal operating
temperature. Adjust fluid level to MAX arrow mark on dipstick.
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Dakota & Durango
NV231 .................................................... 2.5 (1.2)\
NV242 .................................................... 2.8 (1.4)\
Ram Pickup
1500 ..................................................... 2.5 (1.2)\
2500 & 3500
2WD With Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter ................. 9.0 (4.3\
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5.9L Diesel & V10 ..................................... 6.5 (3.1)\
All Others ............................................ 5.0 (2.4)\
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Ram Pickup
2WD 2500 & 3500 ........................................ 4.6 (2.2)\

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Transmission
1) Raise and support vehicle. Loosen oil pan bolts, allowing
fluid to drain from oil pan. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket.
Remove oil filter bolts and oil filter from valve body.
2) Adjust kickdown band and low-reverse bands if necessary.
See KICKDOWN BAND and LOW-REVERSE BAND under ADJUSTMENTS.
3) Clean oil pan, magnet and all sealing surfaces. Install
NEW oil filter. Install and tighten oil filter bolts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Using NEW gasket, install oil pan. Install and tighten oil
pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
5) Add Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176 fluid until fluid level is at
MIN arrow mark on dipstick. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
With brakes applied, shift transmission through all gears and back to
Neutral.
6) Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to MIN mark on
dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transmission at normal operating
temperature. Adjust fluid level to MAX arrow mark on dipstick. DO NOT
overfill transmission.
Transfer Case
1) Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove transfer
case drain plug. Transfer case drain plug is located on rear of
transfer case at driver's side corner of transfer case. Allow fluid to
drain from transfer case.
2) Reinstall transfer case drain plug. Tighten transfer case
drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove
transfer case fill plug from rear of transfer case. Transfer case fill
plug is located on rear of transfer case, just below identification
tag.
3) Fill transfer case with appropriate type of transfer case
fluid until fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on
transfer case. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and tighten transfer
case fill plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter (Ram Pickup 2WD 2500 & 3500)
1) Ensure vehicle is parked on level surface. Remove drain
plug from rear of PTO adapter. See Fig. 3. Allow fluid to drain from
PTO adapter.
2) Reinstall drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove fill plug from rear of PTO adapter.
See Fig. 3 .
3) Fill PTO adapter with appropriate type of fluid until
fluid level is even with bottom of fill plug hole on PTO adapter. See
RECOMMENDED FLUID. Install and tighten fill plug to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
ADJUSTMENTS
KICKDOWN BAND
1) Kickdown band is front band on transmission. Raise and
support vehicle. Loosen kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut while
preventing kickdown adjusting screw from rotating. Kickdown band
adjusting screw is located on side of transmission, near manual lever
shaft. See Fig. 4.
2) Back off kickdown band adjusting screw lock nut 5 turns.