1999 DODGE RAM weight

Apply multipurpose lubricant (NLGI grade 2 EP) to "U" joints
and slip joint fittings.
INSPECTION
Abnormal vibration and noise can come from many driveline
sources. Drive shaft vibration/noise increases with vehicle speed
(MPH). A vibration that occurs within a specific speed is not caused
by drive shaft imbalance. Before overhauling driveline, check for
other causes/sources of possible vibration/noise.
TIRES & WHEELS
Check tire inflation and wheel balance. Check for foreign
objects in tread, damaged tread, mismatched tread patterns or
incorrect tire sizes. Check for bent wheels.
CENTER BEARING
Tighten drive shaft center bearing mounting bolts. If bearing
insulator is deteriorated or oil-soaked, or drive shaft can be moved
up/down in support, replace center bearing support assembly.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
Tighten mounting bolts. If rubber mounts are deteriorated or
broken, replace as needed.
DRIVE SHAFT(S)
Check drive shaft(s) for missing weights, broken welds, or
for dents affecting balance. Check for undercoating, mud, snow/ice on
drive shaft(s). Clean shafts thoroughly and test drive.
"U" JOINTS
Check for foreign material lodged in joints and flange/yokes.
Check for loose "U" joint-to-flange mounting bolts. Check for worn "U"
joint needle bearings. Check for Reddish-Brown rust-dust around "U"
joint caps. Replace "U" joints if necessary.
ADJUSTMENTS
CHECKING DRIVE SHAFT PHASING
One-Piece Drive Shafts
1) Ensure "U" joint flanges on either end of drive shaft are
in same plane. See Fig. 2. Drive shafts with slip joints between yokes
often have arrows to aid in alignment. If yokes are not in same plane,
disassemble slip joint from drive shaft splines. Install slip joint
back onto drive shaft splines, aligning "U" joint yokes. Test drive.
2) Single tube type drive shaft has slip joint on outside of
"U" joint yoke (at transmission end). If one-piece tube type drive
shaft yokes are out of alignment, the drive shaft is torque-twisted.
Drive shaft must be replaced.

1) On drive shafts greater than 30" in length, measure runout
3" from transmission flange/yoke, center bearing yoke and pinion
flange using dial indicator. Maximum runout for Ram Pickup is .030" (.
76 mm) at front and rear end of drive shaft and .035" (.89 mm) at
center of drive shaft. Maximum runout for all other models is .010" (.
25 mm) at front and rear end of drive shaft and .015" (.38 mm) at
center of drive shaft.
2) For drive shafts less than 30" in length, maximum runout
for Pickup is .030" (.76 mm). Maximum runout for all other models is .\
020" (.51 mm). Replace drive shaft if maximum runout is exceeded.
BALANCING DRIVE SHAFT
1) Perform following procedure only after inspecting all
other possible causes of vibration. See INSPECTION. Drive shaft
imbalance may often be cured by disconnecting shaft, rotating it 180
degrees and reconnecting shaft to flange. Test drive to check results.
NOTE: DO NOT run engine for prolonged periods without forced
airflow across radiator. Engine or transmission may
overheat.
2) To balance drive shaft(s), begin by raising rear wheels
off ground and turning drive shaft with engine. Balance testing may be
done by marking drive shaft in 4 positions, 90 degrees apart around
shaft. Place marks about 6" forward of rear flange/yoke weld. Number
marks 1-4.
3) Install large diameter screw-type hose clamp around drive
shaft so clamp's head is in No. 1 position. Spin drive shaft with
engine and note vibrations. If there is little or no change in
vibration intensity, move clamp head to No. 2 position, and repeat
test.
4) Continue procedure until vibration is at lowest level. If
no difference is noted with clamp head moved to all 4 positions,
vibrations may not be due to drive shaft imbalance.
5) If vibration decreases but is not completely eliminated,
place a second clamp at same position, and repeat test. Combined
weight of both clamps in one position may increase vibration. If so,
rotate clamps 1/2" apart, above and below lowest vibration level
position, and repeat test.
6) Continue to rotate clamps, as necessary, until vibration
is at lowest point. If vibration can be eliminated or reduced to
acceptable level, bend back slack end of clamp so screw cannot loosen.
If vibration level is still unacceptable, leave rear clamp(s) in
place, and repeat procedure at front end of drive shaft. Road test
vehicle. On 4WD models, perform procedure on each shaft.
CHECKING VERTICAL ANGLE
One-Piece Drive Shafts
1) Raise and support vehicle so rear wheels can be rotated.
Rotate drive shaft so a pinion flange bearing cap faces downward.
Attach Inclinometer (C-4224) magnet to bearing cap, and measure drive
shaft vertical angle. See Fig. 4. Remove inclinometer.
2) Rotate drive shaft 90 degrees until drive shaft rear yoke
bearing cap faces downward. Attach inclinometer magnet to bearing cap,
and measure drive shaft vertical angle. Difference between 2 measured
angles is drive shaft rear angle. See Fig. 5. Remove inclinometer.
3) Rotate drive shaft until a slip joint yoke bearing cap
faces downward. Attach inclinometer magnet to bearing cap, and note
angle. Remove inclinometer. Rotate drive shaft 90 degrees until drive
shaft front yoke bearing cap faces downward. Attach inclinometer
magnet to bearing cap, and note angle. Remove inclinometer.

Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Distorted ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Positioned incorrectly .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Stepped ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn to the extent that it
no longer performs its
intended function ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.









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DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES
See COMPANION FLANGES .
DRIVE SHAFTS AND HALF SHAFTS
DRIVE SHAFT AND HALF SHAFT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Balance weight missing .. C .. Require repair or replacement.
Bearing cap bore
distorted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Bolt holes elongated .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bushing or seal surface
worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking through soft yoke
plug ................... A ... Require repair or replacement
of soft yoke plug.
Out of balance .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Retainer strap bent ..... A .......... Require replacement of
retainer strap.
Slip yoke broken ........ A ............ Require replacement.
Splines worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Splines worn close to
the end of their
useful life ............ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
U-bolt damaged, affecting
performance ............ A . Require replacement of U-bolts.
Yoke damaged, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.









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DUST BOOTS
NOTE: Does not include CV boots.
DUST BOOT INSPECTION









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Condition Code Procedure
Cracked, not leaking .... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.

performs its intended
function ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Weights missing ......... A ............ Require replacement.









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FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS
See DIP STICKS (FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS) .
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
FLUID AND LUBRICANT INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
At service interval ..... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Beyond service interval . 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Burned .................. .. ......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Contaminated, for example,
fluid other than hydraulic
fluid present .......... A or B .... ( 3)( 4) Require service.
Exceeding service
interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Hydraulic fluid
incorrect .............. B ............ ( 5) Require service.
Level incorrect ......... B ..... Require correction of fluid
level.
Near service interval ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rubber master cylinder
cover gasket distorted
and gummy .............. A ............ ( 3) Require service.
Varnished ............... .. ......... ( 6) Further inspection
required.
( 1) - Determine and correct cause.
( 2) - Fluid that is burned indicates a serious problem.
Determine and correct the cause.
( 3) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the
hydraulic system which DOES affect the rubber parts, the
required service is to: 1) remove all components having
rubber parts from the system, 2) flush lines with
denatured alcohol or hydraulic cleaner, 3) repair or
replace all components having rubber parts, and 4) bleed
and flush with correct hydraulic fluid. (Code A)
( 4) - If a fluid other than hydraulic fluid is present in the
hydraulic system which DOES NOT affect the rubber parts,
the required service is to flush and fill with the
correct hydraulic fluid. (Code B)
( 5) - If a fluid other than specification hydraulic fluid is
present in the hydraulic system, the required service
is to flush and fill with the correct hydraulic fluid.
( 6) - Fluid that is varnished may indicate a serious problem.
Determine and correct the cause.









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FLYWHEELS
NOTE: Clutch disc replacement does not necessitate flywheel
reconditioning, unless other conditions justify the
reason to do so.

Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking (hydraulic
mount) ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Mounting hole worn,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Mounting hole worn, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Rubber deteriorated,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Rubber deteriorated, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.









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ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
See SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL) .
ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
See SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL) .
OIL PANS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
PANS
See TRANSMISSION PANS .
PILOT HOLES
See DOWEL PINS, GUIDES AND PILOT HOLES .
PRESSURE PLATES
PRESSURE PLATE INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Balance weight missing .. C ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Contact surface
distorted .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Cracks .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Fingers bent ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Hard spots .............. B ............ Require replacement.

incorrect .............. B ............ Require replacement.
Teeth broken ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Teeth damaged, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.









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TORQUE CONVERTERS
TORQUE CONVERTER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Converter clutch lock-up
operation is faulty .... A ............ Require replacement.
Cover shell damaged,
affecting performance .. A ............ Require replacement.
Does not meet stall speed
specification .......... B ............ Require replacement.
End play exceeds
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Hub broken .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Hub cracked ............. A ............ Require replacement.
Internal component
failure ................ A ............ Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Pilot broken ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Pilot worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Weights missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.









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TRANSAXLE MOUNTS
See MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION) .
TRANSDUCERS (TRANSMISSION)
See SENSORS.
TRANSMISSION COOLERS
TRANSMISSION COOLER INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Air flow obstruction .... A ................. Require repair.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A .. Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connection leaking ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Contaminated ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded ................ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Fins damaged, affecting


3.9 L V 6, 5 .2 L & 5 .9 L V 8 - V IN [ T , X , Y , Z ]
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 ENGINES
CHRY - 3.9L V6, & 5.2L & 5.9L V8
Chrysler Corp. Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon
Jeep Grand Cherokee
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine may be identified by eighth character of Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) stamped on metal tab located near lower
left corner of windshield. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table.
Engine serial number may be required when ordering
replacement parts. Engine serial number is located on left front
corner of cylinder block just below cylinder head.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES









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Engine Code
3.9L PFI ......................................................... X
5.2L PFI ......................................................... Y
5.2L MFI CNG ..................................................... T
5.9L PFI
Light Duty Cycle ............................................... Z
Heavy Duty Cycle ( 1) ........................................... 5
( 1) - Heavy Duty Cycle (HDC) engine uses an engine mounted air
injection pump.









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SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS
Information identifying undersize and oversize components is
found at various engine locations and is decoded as follows:
Crankshaft & Rod Journals
The letter "M" (main) or "R" (rod) followed by number
indicates which main or rod bearing journal is .001" (.02 mm)
undersize. The mark is stamped on No. 6 crankshaft counterweight on 3.
9L, No. 8 crankshaft counterweight on 5.2L and No. 3 crankshaft
counterweight on 5.9L engines.
Cylinder Block - Letter "A" following engine serial number
indicates .020" (.51 mm) oversize cylinder bores:
* A diamond-shaped stamp, located on top pad at front of engine
and stamped on flat area of each oversize lifter bore,
indicates .008" (.20 mm) oversize lifters.
* A stamp "X" indicates .005" (.13 mm) oversize valve stems.
The stamp is found on machined pad, near two 3/8" tapped
holes on each end of cylinder head.
ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Hydraulic valve lifters are used. No valve adjustment is
required.

interchangeable. Inspect all components for wear. Note amount of wear
in lifter body-to-camshaft contact area. Surface must have smooth and
convex contact face. If wear is apparent, carefully inspect cam lobe.
Inspect push rod contact area and lifter body for scoring
or signs of wear. If body is scored, inspect lifter bore for damage
and lack of lubrication. On roller type lifters, inspect roller for
flaking, pitting, loss of needle bearings and roughness during
rotation.
Measure lifter body O.D. in several areas. Measure lifter
bore I.D. of cylinder block. Some models offer oversized lifters.
Replace lifter if damaged.
If lifter check valve is not operating, obstructions may be
preventing it from closing or valve spring may be broken. Clean or
replace components as necessary.
Check plunger operation. Plunger should drop to bottom of the
body by its own weight when assembled dry. If plunger is not free,
soak lifter in solvent to dissolve deposits.
Lifter leak-down test can be performed on lifter. Lifter
must be filled with special test oil. New lifters contain special test
oil. Using lifter leak-down tester, perform leak-down test following
manufacturer's instructions. If leak-down time is not within
specifications, replace lifter assembly.
Lifters should be soaked in clean engine oil several hours
prior to installation. Coat lifter base, roller (if equipped) and
lifter body with ample amount of Molykote or camshaft lubricant. See
Fig. 13. Install lifter in original location. Install remaining
components. Valve lash adjustment is not required on most hydraulic
lifters. Preload of hydraulic lifter is automatic. Some models may
require adjustment.
Mechanical Lifters
Lifter assemblies must be installed in original locations.
Remove rocker arm assembly and push rod. Mark components for location.
Some applications require intake manifold or lifter cover removal.
Remove lifter retainer plate (if used). To remove lifters, use lifter
remover or magnet.
Inspect push rod contact area and lifter body for scoring or
signs of wear. If body is scored, inspect lifter bore for damage and
lack of lubrication. Note amount of wear in lifter body-to-camshaft
contact area. Surface must have smooth and convex contact face. If
wear is apparent, carefully inspect cam lobe.
Coat lifter base, roller (if equipped) and lifter body with
ample amount of Molykote or camshaft lubricant. Install lifter in
original location. Install remaining components. Tighten bolts to
specification. Adjust valves. See VALVE ADJUSTMENT in this article.
PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS & BEARINGS
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article in the
ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and
specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
RIDGE REMOVAL
Ridge in cylinder wall must be removed prior to piston
removal. Failure to remove ridge prior to removing pistons will cause
piston damage in piston ring locations.
With the piston at bottom dead center, place a rag in the
bore to trap metal chips. Install ridge reamer in cylinder bore.
Adjust ridge reamer using manufacturer's instructions. Remove ridge