2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual The federal gasoline engine exhaust system (Fig. 1)
consists of engine exhaust manifolds, exhaust pipes,
catalytic converter(s), extension pipe (if needed),
exhaust heat shields, muffler and exhaust t

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DESCRIPTIONÐ5.9L DIESEL
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray
near the edges is permi

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GAS ENGINE
EXHAUST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE OR
LEAKING EXHAUST GASES1. Leaks at pipe joints. 1. Tighten clamps/bolts a

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Adjusting StrapÐBolt 23 Ð 200
Air Heater Power SupplyÐ
Nuts14 Ð 124
Air Inlet HousingÐBolts 24 18 Ð
Cab Heater Supply/Return
LineÐNuts24

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (2) Install the exhaust pipe onto exhaust mani-
folds, tighten 31 N´m (23 ft. lbs.).
(3) Tighten all clamp nuts to 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspec

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Look at the stainless steel body of the converter,
inspect for bulging or other distortion that could be a
result of overheating. If the converter has a heat
shield attached make sure it is

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L HEAVY
DUTY/8.0L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve
lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove exhaust pipe to ma

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in