2001 DODGE RAM wheel

FLUID FILL LOCATIONS AND LUBRICATION
POINTS
The fluid fill/check locations and lubrication points
are located in each applicable group.
SCHEDULE ªAº
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect brake linings.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at
36 months.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at
24 months
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect brake linings.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Inspect brake linings.
97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
112,500 Miles (181 000 km) or at 90 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace if necessary.
²Inspect brake linings.
120,000 Miles (193 000 km) or at 96 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
127,500 Miles (205 000 km) or at 102 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
135,000 Miles (217 000 km) or at 108 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
142,500 Miles (229 000 km) or at 114 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
150,000 Miles (241 000 km) or at 150 months
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Adjust valve lash clearance.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow this schedule if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
²Frequent short driving less than 5 miles (8 km);
²Frequent driving in dusty conditions;
²Frequent trailer towing;
²Extensive idling;
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC).
3,750 Miles (6 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
11,250 Miles (18 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
18,750 Miles (30 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
22,500 Miles (36 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

26,250 Miles (42 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
²Inspect brake linings.
33,700 Miles (54 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
37,500 Miles (60 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
41,250 Miles (66 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
48,750 Miles (78,000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
52,500 Miles (84 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
56,250 Miles (90 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack
if required (4x2).
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
63,750 Miles (102 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
67,500 Miles (108 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
71,250 Miles (114 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
78,750 Miles (126 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
82,500 Miles (132 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

86,250 Miles (138 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²
Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sensor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack
if required (4x2).
²Inspect brake linings.
93,750 Miles (150 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
97,500 Miles (156 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Adjust rear brakes.
101,250 Miles (162 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
105,000 Miles (168 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
108,750 Miles (174 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
112,500 Miles (180 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.²
Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sensor.
116,250 Miles (186 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Inspect fan hub.
²Inspect damper.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack
if required (4x2).
²Inspect brake linings.
123,750 Miles (198 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
127,500 Miles (204 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
131,250 Miles (210 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
135,000 Miles (216 000 km)
²Change engine oil and filter.
²Drain crankcase breather canister (if equipped).
²Clean inside of engine air cleaner element hous-
ing.
²Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.
²Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
²Replace fuel filter and clean water in fuel sen-
sor.
²Adjust valve lash clearance
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
²Change rear axle fluid.
²Change front axle fluid (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
²Adjust rear brakes
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used,
verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly
(Fig. 10). The forward lifting pads should be posi-
tioned a minimum of 5 inches forward of the cross-
member bolt access holes (Fig. 11).TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE
A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type
towing equipment can be used to tow all vehicles.
When towing a 4WD vehicle using a wheel-lift towing
device, use tow dollies under the opposite end of the
vehicle. A vehicle with flat-bed device can also be
used to transport a disabled vehicle (Fig. 12).
A wooden crossbeam may be required for proper
connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow-
ing method.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The following safety precautions must be
observed when towing a vehicle:
²Secure loose and protruding parts.
²Always use a safety chain system that is inde-
pendent of the lifting and towing equipment.
²Do not allow towing equipment to contact the
disabled vehicle's fuel tank.
²Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle
while it is lifted by the towing device.
²Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
²Always observe state and local laws regarding
towing regulations.
Fig. 10 Vehicle Lifting Locations
Fig. 11 Front Lift Pad Location
1 - SHIPPING TIE DOWN SLOT
2 - CROSSMEMBER BOLT ACCESS HOLE
3 - LIFTARM
4 - LIFT PAD EXTENSION
5 - FRAME RAIL
Fig. 12 Tow Vehicles With Approved Equipment
1-SLING TYPE
2-WHEEL LIFT
3-FLAT BED
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HOISTING (Continued)

²Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could
jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or
other motorists.
²Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, J-hooks, or a
tow sling to a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts
or a non-reinforced frame hole.
²Do not tow a heavily loaded vehicle. Damage to
the cab, cargo box or frame may result. Use a flatbed
device to transport a loaded vehicle.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to
increase the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums or rotors.
RAMP ANGLE
If a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used,
the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15
degrees.
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When the vehicle is locked and keys are not avail-
able, use a flat bed hauler. A Wheel-lift or Sling-type
device can be used on 4WD vehicles providedall the
wheels are lifted off the ground using tow dol-
lies.
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
transported on a flat-bed device. A Wheel-lift or
Sling-type device can be used providedall the
wheels are lifted off the ground using tow dol-
lies.
WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).
CAUTION: Many vehicles are equipped with air
dams, spoilers, and/or ground effect panels. To
avoid component damage, a wheel-lift towing vehi-
cle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recommended.
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TOWING (Continued)

SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT.......................1
FRONT - 2WD............................7FRONT - 4WD...........................14
REAR..................................26
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................2
PRE-ALIGNMENT........................2
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................2ALIGNMENT INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION...........................2
CASTER CORRECTION MEASUREMENT.....3
ALIGNMENT LINK/COIL SUSPENSION........5
SPECIFICATIONS.........................6
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
Wheel alignment is the positioning of the wheels in
relation to the vehicle. This is accomplished through
suspension and steering linkage adjustments. An
alignment is essential for efficient steering, good
directional stability and to minimize tire wear. The
most important measurements of an alignment are
caster, camber and toe position (Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify any suspen-
sion or steering components by heating and bend-
ing.
NOTE: Periodic lubrication of the front suspension/
steering system components may be required. Rub-
ber bushings must never be lubricated. Refer to
Lubrication And Maintenance for the recommended
maintenance schedule.
Fig. 1 Alignment Angles - Independent Front
Suspension
1 - FRONT OF VEHICLE
2 - STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
3 - PIVOT POINT
4 - TOE-IN
BR/BESUSPENSION 2 - 1

OPERATION
²CASTERis the forward or rearward tilt of the
steering knuckle from vertical. Tilting the top of the
knuckle rearward provides positive caster. Tilting the
top of the knuckle forward provides negative caster.
Caster is a directional stability angle which enables
the front wheels to return to a straight ahead posi-
tion after turns.
²CAMBERis the inward or outward tilt of the
wheel relative to the center of the vehicle. Tilting the
top of the wheel inward provides negative camber.
Tilting the top of the wheel outward provides positive
camber. Incorrect camber will cause wear on the
inside or outside edge of the tire.
²WHEEL TOE POSITIONis the difference
between the leading inside edges and trailing inside
edges of the front tires. Incorrect wheel toe position
is the most common cause of unstable steering and
uneven tire wear. The wheel toe position is thefinal
front wheel alignment adjustment.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRE-ALIGNMENT
Before starting wheel alignment, the following
inspection and necessary corrections must be com-
pleted. Refer to Suspension and Steering System
Diagnosis Chart for additional information.
(1) Inspect tires for size and tread wear.
(2) Set tire air pressure.
(3) Inspect front wheel bearings for wear.
(4) Inspect front wheels for excessive radial or lat-
eral runout and balance.
(5) Inspect ball studs, linkage pivot points and
steering gear for looseness, roughness or binding.
(6) Inspect suspension components for wear and
noise.
(7) Road test the vehicle.
STANDARD PROCEDURES - ALIGNMENT I.F.S.
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should
be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each
bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and
Fig. 2 Alignment Angles - Link/Coil
1 - WHEEL CENTERLINE
2 - NEGATIVE CAMBER ANGLE
3 - PIVOT CENTERLINE
4 - SCRUB RADIUS
5 - TRUE VERTICAL6 - KING PIN
7 - VERTICAL
8 - POSITIVE CASTER
2 - 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENTBR/BE
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)