2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual UNDER VEHICLE
INSPECTION - TIRE PRESSURES
(1) Using the tire placard or the Safety Certifica-
tion Label, check that the correct tires are mounted
on the vehicle.
(2) Install valve stem extensions as

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual Fig. 16 EXHAUST HANGERS
Fig. 17 TAILPIPE HANGERS
Fig. 18 TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES
Fig. 19 TRANSFER CASE INSPECTION
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 9
UNDER VEHICLE (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION - WHEEL COVERS
(1) Install cover on wheel by hand only (Fig. 20).
(2) Install and torque wheel nuts to 135 N´m (100
lb. ft.).
(3) Install nut caps, if equipped using lug wrench,
do not o

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (6) Check that the hood panel has even gaps and
fits well with adjacent panels (Fig. 23).
(7) Ensure that the body is free from dents and
dings.
INSPECTION - KEYLESS ENTRY
Check operation of keyless e

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual BODY INTERIOR
INSPECTION - COMPASS
NOTE: Set variance after calibration.
(1) Calibrate and set compass variance (Fig. 26), if
so equipped (use appropriate procedures in service
information).
(2) Remov

BODY INTERIOR
INSPECTION - COMPASS
NOTE: Set variance after calibration.
(1) Calibrate and set compass variance (Fig. 26), if
so equipped (use appropriate procedures in service
information).
(2) Remove protective film from overhead console,
if equipped.
INSPECTION - FIT AND FINISH
(1) Remove any interior covers.
(2) Inspect the instrument panel, glove box door
(Fig. 27) and interior moldings for even gaps and
alignments.
(3) Check that the door panel material is clean,
free from wrinkles and installed correctly.
(4) Check that the seat material is clean, secure
and free of wrinkles.
(5) Check that the carpet is clean, secure and free
of wrinkles.
(6) Check that the headliner is clean, free of lint
and dirt smudges.
INSPECTION - LIGHTS AND SWITCHES
(1) Remove protective film from all switch bezels.
(2) Operate and visually inspect all interior lights
and switches, including:
²Dome/map lamps
²Vanity mirror lamps
²Glove box light²Ashtray light
²Cigar lighter light
²All gauge lights
²Radio display
²Door-mounted lights, if equipped
²Illuminated entry system, if equipped
(3) Visually inspect and operate all exterior lights
and their switches, including:
NOTE: Headlamp aim is preset during vehicle
assembly.
²Headlights, including high beam, optical horn
(ªflash to passº) and daylight running lamps (DRL's)
(Fig. 28)
²Tail/stop lamps (including center high-mounted
stop lamp)
²Parking lights Turn signals Brake lights (includ-
ing center high mounted stop lamp)
²Emergency flashers (Fig. 29)
²Fog/driving lights, if equipped
²Off-road or other lights, if equipped
²Cargo bed lights, if equipped
(4) Check ignition switch for proper operation in
all positions (accessory, lock, on, start and off).
INSPECTION - SEAT BELTS, SHOULDER
BELTS, RETRACTORS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS
(1) Inspect all seat belts and harnesses to ensure
that they connect and hold properly.
(2) Inspect the condition of the belts and anchors.
(3) Inspect for proper seat belt retraction.
Fig. 26 COMPASS OPERATION
Fig. 27 GLOVE BOX DOOR
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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual (4) Check that safety labels regarding the use of
seat belts and air bags are in place (such as on the
sun visors) (Fig. 30).
(5) Ensure head restraints are properly installed.
Inspect the height adju

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual INSPECTION - WINDOWS, DOORS AND LOCKS
(1) Check all power window switches for proper
operation (Fig. 32).
(2) Run all power or manually operated door, quar-
ter and vent windows to the fully closed po

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DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual ROAD TEST
DESCRIPTION - ROAD TEST INSPECTION
The following items must be inspected during the
road test portion of the new vehicle inspection.
²Check neutral safety switch operation
²Check operation

ROAD TEST
DESCRIPTION - ROAD TEST INSPECTION
The following items must be inspected during the
road test portion of the new vehicle inspection.
²Check neutral safety switch operation
²Check operation of shift/clutch interlock system
²Check operation of gauges and warning lights
²Check horn operation
²Check operation of turn signals and emergency
flashers
²Check all mirror adjustments, including day/
night function
²Check windshield wipers for proper wipe pattern
and intermittent mode (if equipped)
²Check washer spray pattern
²Check heater, defroster and air conditioning for
proper operation
²Check that the fan operates quietly
²Check the rear window defroster (if equipped)
²Leave air selection lever in the fresh air position
²Check the rear heater and air conditioning for
proper operation
²Check the rear air register locations
²Check that the indicator lamps operate properly
²Check the operation of the radio, cassette and/or
compact disc player, and that sound quality is good
²Ensure that the clock displays the correct time
²Check that the trip computer/maintenance
reminder operates in all modes
²Check all speed control functions
²Check the service brakes to ensure that they
stop the vehicle in a straight line, without noise,
shudder or vibration
²Check the brake warning light
²Check the parking brake operation
²Check the engine's performance
²Check the transmission's performance for
smooth, quiet operation. If the vehicle is a 4x4, check
that the transfer case shifts easily among all ranges
²Check Autostick function (if equipped)
²Check the vehicle's steering and handling
²The steering wheel should be centered when
traveling in a straight line
²The vehicle should not pull or vibrate
²Check for squeaks, rattles and wind noise
²Check any other vehicle aspects you believe are
important, but that may not be included on the New
Vehicle Preparation Form
²Fill fuel tank with specified grade of fuel
INSPECTION - FUEL
Fill fuel tank with specified grade of gasoline (reg-
ular, midgrade or premium).
INSPECTION - OTHER
As part of DaimlerChrysler's Customer One philos-
ophy, the ªOtherº blank is provided on the New Vehi-
cle Preparation Form. This is designed to encourage
you to check any aspects of vehicle operation that
you believe are important to your customers, but that
do not appear elsewhere on the form.
INSPECTION - SQUEAKS, RATTLES AND WIND
NOISE
(1) Make sure that the instrument panel, glove
box, seats, steering wheel and column are free from
squeaks and rattles. Tighten any obvious loose fas-
teners.
(2) Check that the windows and doors are free
from squeaks, rattles and wind noise.
(3) Check that the vehicle exterior is free from
squeaks, rattles and noise, front and rear.
(4) Make sure that all interior panels are free from
squeaks and rattles.
INSPECTION - STEERING AND HANDLING
(1) Check that the power assist works properly (if
equipped). Steering should not require excessive
effort.
(2) Make sure the steering wheel does not vibrate
at idle or road speed.
(3) Ensure that the steering wheel is centered
when traveling straight ahead.
(4) Check that the vehicle does not drift to one
side.
(5) Make sure that the vehicle does not vibrate/
shake.
INSPECTION - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER
CASE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(1) Make sure that the park lock holds the vehicle
With the vehicle on a grade, put automatic trans-
mission in PARK and slowly release the service
brake to see if park lock holds. If it does not hold, the
transmission requires further service.
(2) Make sure shift lever operates easily/ smoothly
(Fig. 36).
Check for smooth shifting. Check for proper
upshifting and downshifting.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(1) Check that the shifter operates easily (Fig. 38).
(2) Make sure that the clutch operates smoothly
(Fig. 37).
(3) Look for proper synchronization.
The gears should not grind.
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 15

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