1999 DODGE RAM oil pressure

FLANGES
FLEX PLATES
FLUID LEVEL INDICATORS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
FLYWHEELS
FORCE MOTORS
GUIDES
HALF SHAFTS
HOSES, LINES AND TUBES
HOUSINGS (BELL, CASE, TAIL (EXTENSION) AND AUXILIARY)
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARINGS
KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
LIMITED SLIPS
LINES
LINKAGES (EXTERNAL)
LOCKING HUB ASSEMBLIES
LOCKING HUB CONTROL KNOBS
LUBRICANTS
METAL-CLAD SEALS
METALASTIC JOINTS
MODULATOR PINS
MODULATORS
MOUNTS (ENGINE, TRANSAXLE AND TRANSMISSION)
ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
OIL PANS
PANS
PILOT HOLES
PRESSURE PLATES
PRESSURE SWITCHES
RACES
RUBBER JOINTS (METALASTIC)
SCREENS
SEALS
SEALS (METAL-CLAD)
SELECTOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
SERVOS
SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (SELECTOR AND KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)
SENSORS
SIDE COVERS
SLIP YOKES
SOLENOIDS
SPEED SENSORS (ELECTRONIC WHEEL AND VEHICLE)
SPEEDOMETER-DRIVEN GEAR HOUSINGS
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DRIVES (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER HEADS (MECHANICAL)
SPEEDOMETERS AND ODOMETERS (ELECTRONIC)
SWITCHES
TONE WHEELS
TOOTHED RINGS (TONE WHEELS)
TORQUE CONVERTERS
TRANSAXLE MOUNTS
TRANSDUCERS (TRANSMISSION)
TRANSMISSION COOLERS
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
TRANSMISSION PANS
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATORS (PRNDL)
TUBES
UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CARDON OR CROSS TYPE)
VACUUM CONTROLS
VACUUM HOSES
VACUUM MOTORS
VACUUM-OPERATED SWITCHES

CLUTCH DISCS (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
CLUTCH DISC (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Backing plate cracked ... A ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated with oil ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion broken ... A ............ Require replacement.
Damper cushion
collapsed .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring collapsed . A ............ Require replacement.
Damper spring missing .. C ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Friction material cracked
through ................ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material flaking
or chunking ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Friction material surface
cracking ............... B ......... No service suggested or
required.
Grooved ................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Ridged .................. B ......... No service suggested or
required unless the pressure
plate or flywheel is being
resurfaced or replaced. In this
case, replacement of clutch
disc is required.
Splines worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Warped .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
specifications (where
applicable) ............ B ............ Require replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Not all clutch discs have springs in all spring
chambers on the disc.









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CLUTCH FORKS
CLUTCH FORK INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Worn close to the end of
its useful life ........ 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Worn, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.









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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.

Sensor (8.0L) On thermostat housing.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(Diesel) On left side of engine, near
ECM.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(3.9L) Near distributor.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(5.2L) Near distributor.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(5.9L) Near distributor.

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(8.0L) Near oil filter.
Front Wheel Speed Sensors On left and right steering
knuckles.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Downstream) (3.9L) Near outlet end of catalytic\
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Downstream) (5.2L) Near outlet end of catalytic\
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Left Upstream) (5.9L Heavy Duty) In left exhaust manifold
downpipe.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Left Upstream) (8.0L) In left exhaust manifold
downpipe.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Post-Catalyst) (5.9L Medium Duty) Near outlet end of catalytic\
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Post-Catalyst) (8.0L California) In exhaust pipe, rear of
catalytic converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Pre-Catalyst) (5.9L Medium Duty) At inlet of catalytic
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Pre-Catalyst) (8.0L California) At inlet of catalytic
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Right Upstream) (5.9L Heavy Duty) In right exhaust manifold
downpipe.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Right Upstream) (8.0L) In right exhaust manifold
downpipe.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Upstream) (3.9L) At inlet of catalytic
converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
(Upstream) (5.2L) At inlet of catalytic
converter.

is to be serviced, slowly loosen inlet side of fuel fill tube fitting
at check valve. It is normal for approximately 25 psi of residual
natural gas pressure to flow from loosened fitting. At this point, all
fuel tubes are purged of natural gas between fuel cylinders and
engine. It is now okay to open fuel system.
WARNING: Fuel cylinders still contain high-pressure fuel.
Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Cylinder Purging (5.2L)
1) Open manual shutoff valve. Open only fuel control valve(s)\
(counterclockwise) on fuel cylinder(s) to be serviced. Close all oth\
er
control valve(s) (clockwise) on fuel cylinder(s) not being service\
d.
2) Start and operate engine until it runs out of fuel.
Attempt 3 more engine starts. At this point, all fuel tubes and opened
cylinders are purged of natural gas between fuel cylinders and engine.
It is now okay to open fuel system.
WARNING: Fuel cylinders not being serviced still contain high-pressure
fuel.
FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS
Removal & Installation (Tab Type Fitting)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure area around fuel line and
disconnect fitting is clean. Place shop towel around fuel line.
2) On 2-tab connectors, squeeze retainer tabs together and
pull fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly off of fuel tube nipple.
On single-tab connectors, use screwdriver to pry up pull tab. See
Fig. 1 . Raise pull tab until it separates from quick-connect fitting.
Discard old pull tab. Disconnect quick-connect fitting from fuel line.
CAUTION: DO NOT install a quick-connect fitting without retainer being
either in fuel tube or already in quick-connect fitting.
After installing fuel line in disconnect fitting, pull on
fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure fuel line is
locked in place.
3) To install, coat fuel tube nipple with clean 30W engine
oil. Insert quick-connect fitting into fuel tube until stop on fuel
tube rests against back of quick-connect fitting.
4) On single-tab connectors, obtain NEW pull tab. Push tab
down until it locks into quick-connect fitting. On 2-tab connectors,
firmly pull on fuel tube and fitting to ensure retainer and quick-
connect fitting are locked.
Removal & Installation (Retainer Type Fitting)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure area around fuel line and
disconnect fitting is clean. Place shop towel around fuel line.
2) Pull backward on disconnect fitting while depressing
plastic ring into disconnect fitting. See Fig. 2. Separate fuel line
from disconnect fitting.
NOTE: Plastic retainer ring must be pressed squarely into fitting
body. If retainer is cocked during removal, it may be
difficult to disconnect fitting. Use open-end wrench on
shoulder of plastic retainer to ease disconnection.
3) To install, ensure plastic ring is in outward position
(away from disconnect fitting). If plastic ring is in inward position
(toward disconnect fitting), disconnect fitting must be replaced.
4) Lubricate end of fuel line with 30W engine oil. Insert

Fig. 2: Identifying Retainer Type Fuel Line Disconnect Fittings
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
ENGINE
Removal (Ram Van/Wagon)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and engine
oil. Remove and discard oil filter.
2) Remove engine cover, air cleaner and oil dipstick.
Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C lines at condenser, and
plug openings. Remove A/C compressor. Disconnect fan shroud.
3) Remove front bumper, grille and support brace. Disconnect
coolant hoses. Remove radiator, condenser and support as an assembly.
4) Remove upper fan shroud. Remove power steering pump with
hoses attached, and set aside. Remove air pump, spark plug wires and
distributor cap. Disconnect necessary electrical wiring, coolant hoses
and vacuum hoses. Disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT

FITTINGS. Remove air cleaner, throttle body, drive belts, generator,
fan and fan pulley. Remove lower fan shroud.
CAUTION: When removing engine, DO NOT lift engine by intake manifold.
5) Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD. Raise and
support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove exhaust pipe and heat shields.
Disconnect transmission shift linkage. Remove crank sensor.
6) On A/T models, remove transmission inspection cover. Mark
torque converter-to-flexplate position for installation reference.
Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. On M/T models, disconnect
clutch release mechanism at clutch housing.
7) Attach engine hoist to cylinder heads (at intake manifold
flanges). On all models, support transmission using a floor jack.
Remove transmission or clutch housing-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove
engine mount bolts. Remove engine out front of vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. On A/T models, ensure
reference marks on torque converter and flexplate are aligned.
Evacuate and charge A/C system.
Removal ( Dakota 2WD, Durango 2WD, Grand Cherokee & Ram
Pickup)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect and remove battery. On all except Pickup, scribe hood
hinges for installation reference and remove hood.
2) On all models, drain cooling system. Disconnect coolant
hoses. Remove radiator, fan and shroud. Discharge A/C system (if
equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment.
Disconnect A/C lines, and plug openings. On Pickup, remove upper core
support, transmission cooler and A/C condenser. On all models, remove
belt, air cleaner, vacuum lines, distributor cap and wiring.
3) Disconnect necessary electrical wiring. Disconnect fuel
lines. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS. Remove throttle body and
linkage. Remove intake manifold. Remove starter, generator, charcoal
canister and horns. Disconnect power steering hoses (if equipped).
Raise and support vehicle. Drain oil. Disconnect exhaust pipe at
exhaust manifold.
4) On A/T models, remove transmission housing inspection
plate. Mark torque converter-to-flexplate position for installation
reference. Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. Remove bracket
for transmission cooler lines.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove manual transmission if
transmission cannot be supported using floor jack.
5) On M/T models, disconnect clutch release mechanism at
clutch housing. On all models, support transmission using a floor
jack. Remove transmission or clutch housing-to-cylinder block bolts.
Install engine lifting fixture, and attach chain.
CAUTION: When removing engine, DO NOT lift engine by intake manifold.
6) On Ram Pickup and Grand Cherokee, remove front engine
mount bolts. Remove engine from vehicle. On Dakota 2WD and Durango 2WD
models, remove front engine mount through-bolts. See Fig. 3. Remove
engine from vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. On A/T models, ensure