1999 DODGE RAM drain bolt

Drain & Refill .............................. (3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ....................... ( 4) 10.0-11.5 Qts. (9.5-10.8L)
Manual Transmission ( 5)
AX 15 (SAE 75W-90/API GL-5) 2.5L & 3.9L .......... 3.3 Qts. (3.1L\
)
NV 3500 (Mopar M/T Lube, P/N 4761526) 5.2L ....... 2.1 Qts. (2.0L\
)
Front Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ........... 3.0 Pts. (1.4L\
)
Rear Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ( 6)
8 1/4" Ring Gear ( 7) ............................. 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" Ring Gear ( 7) ............................. 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Power Steering Fluid ( 8)
2WD ............................................... 1.7 Pts. (.8L)\
4WD .............................................. 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ........... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L\
)
( 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) - Verify type of transmission used before servicing. The AX 15
uses a flywheel housing bolted to the front of the transmission.
The NV 3500 uses a flywheel housing which is an integral part of
the transmission housing.
( 6) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 7) - 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.
( 8) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.









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Application ( 1) Quantity
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 ........................................... 14.0 Qts. (13.2L)\
5.2L & 5.9L .................................... 14.3 Qts. (13.5L)\
Automatic Transmission
(Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ....................... ( 4) 10.0-11.5 Qts. (9.5-10.8L)
Front Differential
(SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ............................. 3.0 Pts. (1.4L\
)
Rear Differential
(SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ( 5)
8 1/4" Ring Gear ( 6) ............................ 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" Ring Gear ( 6) ............................ 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Power Steering Fluid ( 7) ........................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ( 8)
NV 231 & NV 231HD ................................ 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
NV 242 ........................................... 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)\

(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) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 6) - 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.
( 7) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.
( 8) - Transfer case may be identified by model number stamped on
identification tag on rear of transfer case, just above filler
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Application ( 1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) ( 2)
3.9L ............................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)\
5.2L & 5.9L (Gasoline) ........................... 5.0 Qts. (4.7L\
)
5.9L (Diesel) .................................. 11.0 Qts. (10.4L\
)
8.0L ............................................. 7.0 Qts. (6.6L)\
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L (Gasoline) ................... 20.0 Qts. (18.9L\
)
5.9L (Diesel) .................................. 24.0 Qts. (22.7L\
)
8.0L ........................................... 26.0 Qts. (24.6L)\
Automatic Transmission
(Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
42RE (3.9L)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ........................ ( 4) 8.5-11.0 Qts. (8.0-10.4L)
46RE (3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Gasoline)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ........................ ( 4) 9.5-11.5 Qts. (8.9-10.8L)
47RE (5.9L Diesel & 8.0L)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ...................... ( 4) 14.5-16.5 Qts. (13.7-15.6L)
Manual Transmission ( 5)
NV 3500 (Mopar M/T Lube,
P/N 4761526 - 3.9L & 5.2L) ...................... 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)\
NV 4500 (Mopar M/T Lube,
P/N 4637579) ( 6) - 5.9L
(Gas & Diesel) & 8.0L .......................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L\
)
NV 5600 (Mopar M/T Lube,
P/N 4761526) ( 6) ............................... 4.75 Qts. (4.5L)
Front Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Dana 44 (Model 216 - 1500 & 2500) ................ 4.8 Pts. (2.3L\
)
Dana 60 (Model 248 - 2500 & 3500) ................ 7.6 Pts. (3.6L\
)
Rear Differential
9 1/4" Ring Gear
(SAE 75W-90/API
GL-5 - 1500 & 2500) ( 7) ........................ 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Dana 60 (Model 248)

(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\
)
( 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
plug.









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Application ( 1) Quantity
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
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY, & VOYAGER) ( 1)








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Component Months Miles
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

After pulley installation, run the engine until warm. See
PUMP PULLEY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If drive belt chirps, move
pulley outward approximately .020" (0.5 mm). If noise increases, press\
pulley inward .040" (1.0 mm). Ensure pulley does not contact mounting
bolts.
THRUST BEARING PRELOAD
NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removing steering gear from vehicle
before performing any adjustments.
1) Remove steering gear from vehicle. See STEERING GEAR under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure steering gear is empty of hydraulic
fluid. Rotate steering from stop-to-stop several times to drain fluid.
Loosen lock nut on adjuster plug. See Fig. 3. Using spanner wrench,
rotate adjuster plug clockwise until plug is seated in housing. Torque
will be approximately 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m).
Fig. 3: Measuring Thrust Bearing Preload
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
2) Place reference mark on steering gear housing adjacent to
one hole in adjuster plug. Measure counterclockwise about 1/2" (13 mm)\

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION: 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
the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL
INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
POWER STEERING PUMP (GASOLINE)
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove power steering pump without removing
power steering pump belt. Personal injury or pulley damage
could result.
Removal
1) Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. To remove
serpentine belt, rotate tensioner clockwise and hold in place, slide
belt from tensioner pulley. Place drain pan under pump. Disconnect and
cap hoses.
2) Remove bracket-to-engine block bolts. Remove pump, pulley
and mounting bracket as an assembly. To allow access to pump screws,
remove pump pulley. See PUMP PULLEY. Remove bracket-to-pump screws.
Installation
To install pump, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed
system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
VACUUM/POWER STEERING PUMP (DIESEL)
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Place drip pan under
vacuum/power steering pump. Disconnect and cap power brake booster
hose at vacuum pump and hydraulic lines at power steering pump.
Disconnect oil pressure sending unit electrical connector. Remove
sending unit from engine block and plug hole in block. Disconnect and
cap oil feed line from bottom of vacuum pump.
2) Remove vacuum/power steering pump-to-engine block nuts and
bolts, and mounting bracket. Remove upper pump bolt and remove pump.
Drain fluid from steering pump reservoir. Remove gaskets from mounting
surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT damage internal vacuum pump oil seal when separating
steering pump from vacuum pump. See Fig. 5.
3) Remove steering pump-to-vacuum pump bracket bolts.
Carefully slide steering pump from bracket. Remove 2 pump body
spacers. See Fig. 5.
NOTE: Steering pump housing and spacers must mate completely with
vacuum pump bracket.
Installation
1) Install 2 pump body spacers and rotate drive gear until
steering pump and vacuum pump drive splines align. See Fig. 5.
Carefully install steering pump on vacuum pump bracket to prevent
damaging oil seal.

Removal
1) Place wheels in straight-ahead position. Place drain pan
under steering gear assembly. Disconnect and cap pressure and return
hoses from steering gear. Disconnect steering column shaft coupling
from steering gear stub shaft.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect steering linkage
(center link) from pitman arm. See Fig. 9. Disconnect stabilizer bar
(if necessary). Place reference mark on pitman arm and sector shaft.
Remove nut and pitman arm from sector shaft. Remove steering gear-to-
frame bolts. Remove steering gear.
Installation
1) Install steering gear with bolts finger tight. Center
steering gear and align stub shaft with steering column. Install
steering column shaft coupling bolt and tighten to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
CAUTION: Stake pitman arm nut against pitman arm to ensure proper
retention.
2) Reposition steering gear to eliminate binding, and tighten
bolts to specification. Install pitman arm on sector shaft with
reference marks aligned. Install lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to
specification.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Fill pump reservoir. Bleed air from hydraulic system. See
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
SECTOR SHAFT OIL SEAL
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Place wheels in straight-ahead
position. Disconnect steering linkage (center link) from pitman arm.
Disconnect stabilizer bar (if necessary).
2) Place reference mark on pitman arm and sector shaft.
Remove nut and pitman arm from sector shaft. Place drain pan under
steering gear. Remove retaining ring and steel washer. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT hold steering wheel in left-turn position for more
than 2 seconds.
3) Start engine and momentarily hold steering wheel in
extreme left-turn position. When pressure develops, this should force
upper oil seal, steel washer and lower oil seal from steering gear
housing. Stop engine and remove seals.
Installation
1) Ensure seal bore of steering gear is free of burrs and
sector shaft is free of pitting or roughness. Lubricate replacement
seals and steel washers with power steering fluid.
2) Wrap sector shaft with plastic tape or .005" (.13 mm)
thick shim stock. Install upper oil seal (single lip seal) and steel
washer first. Oil seal must be installed only deep enough to allow for
remaining oil seal, steel washer and retaining ring.
CAUTION: DO NOT install upper oil seal against inner bore surface of
steering gear housing. Oil seals must be installed so each
oil seal is separately seated in shaft bore.
3) Install lower oil seal (double lip seal) and steel washer\
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Oil seal must be installed only deep enough to allow for steel washer
and retaining ring. Remove tape or shim stock and install retaining
ring.

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DRAINING & FILLING
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.