2001 DODGE RAM torque

INSTALLATION
(1) Support front bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Position front bumper on vehicle.
(3) Engage fog lamp wire connectors, if equipped.
(4) Install nuts and stud plates attaching front
bumper to end of frame rail. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m
(70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install bolts attaching front bumper outer
bracket to frame rail. Tighten bolts to 94 N´m (70 ft.
lbs.) torque.
FRONT BUMPERÐSPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect wire connectors from fog lamps.
(2) Remove screws attaching fascia and outer
bumper brackets to wheelhouse liners.(3) Remove screws and push-in fasteners attaching
bottom of fascia to air deflector.
(4) Support bumper on a suitable lifting device.
(5) Remove nuts attaching bumper to inner
bumper brackets (Fig. 7).
(6) Separate bumper from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Support bumper on a suitable lifting device.
(2) Position bumper on vehicle.
(3) Install nuts attaching bumper to inner bumper
brackets. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install screws and push-in fasteners attaching
bottom of fascia to air deflector.
(5) Align fascia and wheelhouse liners with outer
bumper brackets and install screws. See fascia
adjustment in this section.
(6) Connect wire connectors to fog lamps.
Fig. 6 Front Bumper
1 - U-NUT
2 - FRAME
3 - INNER BUMPER BRACKET
4 - FOGLAMP SIGHT SHIELD
5 - BUMPER
6 - 4±WAY CENTER LOCATOR
7 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
8 - UPPER FASCIA9 - LOWER FASCIA
10 - AIR DAM
11 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
12 - BLIND PLASTIC RIVET
13 - U-NUT
14 - BLIND RIVET
15 - OUTER BUMPER BRACKET
13 - 4 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE
FRONT BUMPER (Continued)

REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Support rear bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove nuts attaching rear bumper to inner
and outer brackets (Fig. 8).
(3) Disengage license plate lamp wire connector
from body wire harness, if equipped.
(4) Separate rear bumper from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Support rear bumper on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Position rear bumper on vehicle.
(3) Engage license plate lamp wire connector to
body wire harness, if equipped.
(4) Install nuts attaching rear bumper to inner
and outer brackets. Tighten nuts to 94 N´m (70 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Fig. 7 Front Bumper & Fascia Ð Sport
1 - FASCIA
2 - U-NUT
3 - RETAINING CLIP
4 - OUTER BRACKET
5 - INNER BRACKET
6 - FRAME7 - FASCIA SUPPORT
8 - OUTER BRACKET
9 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
10 - AIR DEFLECTOR
11 - BUMPER
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 5
FRONT BUMPERÐSPORT (Continued)

CAUTION: Do not reuse damaged fasteners, quality
of repair would be suspect. Do not drill holes in top
or bottom frame rail flanges, frame rail failure can
result. Do Not use softer than Grade 5 bolts to
replace production fasteners, loosening or failure
can result. When using heat to straighten frame
components do not exceed 566ÉC (1050ÉF), metal
fatigue can result. Welding the joints around riveted
cross members and frame side rails can weaken
frame.
FRAME STRAIGHTENING
When necessary, a conventional frame that is bent
or twisted can be straightened by application of heat.
The temperature must not exceed 566ÉC (1050ÉF).
The metal will have a dull red glow at the desired
temperature. Excessive heat will decrease the
strength of the metal and result in a weakened
frame.
Welding the joints around riveted cross members
and frame side rails is not recommended.
A straightening repair process should be limited to
frame members that are not severely damaged. The
replacement bolts, nuts and rivets that are used to
join the frame members should conform to the same
specifications as the original bolts, nuts and rivets.
FRAME REPAIRS
DRILLING HOLES
Do not drill holes in frame side rail top and bottom
flanges, metal fatigue can result causing frame fail-
ure. Holes drilled in the side of the frame rail must
be at least 38 mm (1.5 in.) from the top and bottom
flanges.
Additional drill holes should be located away from
existing holes.
WELDING
Use MIG, TIG or arc welding equipment to repair
welded frame components.
Frame components that have been damaged should
be inspected for cracks before returning the vehicle
to use. If cracks are found in accessible frame com-
ponents perform the following procedures.
(1) Drill a hole at each end of the crack with a 3
mm (O.125 in.) diameter drill bit.
(2) Using a suitable die grinder with 3 inch cut off
wheel, V-groove the crack to allow 100% weld pene-
tration.
(3) Weld the crack.(4) If necessary when a side rail is repaired, grind
the weld smooth and install a reinforcement channel
(Fig. 9) over the repaired area.
NOTE: If a reinforcement channel is required, the
top and bottom flanges should be 0.250 inches nar-
rower than the side rail flanges. Weld only in the
areas indicated (Fig. 9).
FRAME FASTENERS
Bolts, nuts and rivets can be used to repair frames
or to install a reinforcement section on the frame.
Bolts can be used in place of rivets. When replacing
rivets with bolts, install the next larger size diameter
bolt to assure proper fit. If necessary, ream the hole
out just enough to sufficiently receive the bolt.
Conical-type washers are preferred over the split-
ring type lock washers. Normally, grade-5 bolts are
adequate for frame repair.Grade-3 bolts or softer
should not be used.Tightening bolts/nuts with the
correct torque, refer to the Introduction Group at the
front of this manual for tightening information.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME DIMENSION
Frame dimensions are listed in Millimeters (mm)
scale. All dimensions are from center to center of
Principal Locating Point (PLP), or from center to cen-
ter of PLP and fastener location (Fig. 10).
Fig. 9 Frame Reinforcement
1 - .250 IN FROM EDGE
2 - TOP FLANGE
3 - BOTTOM FLANGE
4 - FRAME RAIL
5 - FRAME REPAIR REINFORCEMENT
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 7
FRAME (Continued)

DIMENSIONS FOR DIFFERING WHEELBASES*
WHEELBASE LENGTH
ALENGTH
BLENGTH
C
118 2118.0 3663.6 4185.4
134 2118.0 3994.5 4693.4
138 2626.0 4096.1 4693.4
154 2626.0 4502.5 5201.4
162 2118.0 4705.0 5042.5
*Measurements are in Millimeters (mm).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Cab Chassis adapter nut..... 108N´m(80ft.lbs.)
Front bumper brkt-to-frame nut . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Front bumper outer brace bolt . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Rear bumper-to-brace nut..... 40N´m(30ft.lbs.)
Rear bumper brace-to-brkt nut . 101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
Rear bumper brkt-to-frame nut......... 101N´m
(75 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate crossmember-to-frame bolt..... 54N´m
(40 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate-to-crossmember bolt . 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate-to-trans crossmember bolt...... 54N´m
(40 ft. lbs.)
Spare tire winch bolt......... 27N´m(20ft.lbs.)
Trailer hitch nut............ 108N´m(80ft.lbs.)
CAB CHASSIS ADAPTER
BRACKET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail (Fig. 11)
(2) Separate cab chassis adapter brackets from
frame rail
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cab chassis adapter brackets on frame
rail
(2) Install bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail.
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
Some vehicles are equipped with front tow hooks.
The tow hooks are to be used forEMERGENCYpur-
poses only.(1) Remove the fasteners that attach the tow
hooks to the frame (Fig. 12).
(2) Separate the tow hooks from the frame.
Fig. 11 Cab Chassis Adapter Brackets
1 - ADAPTER BRACKETS
2 - FRAME
Fig. 12 Front Tow Hooks
1 - TOW HOOK
2 - FRAME
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 9
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Installation
Some vehicles are equipped with front tow hooks.
The tow hooks are to be used forEMERGENCYpur-
poses only.
(1) Position the tow hooks on the frame.
(2) Install the fasteners that attach the tow hooks
to the frame.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
SPARE TIRE WINCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove spare tire from under vehicle.
(2) Remove cotter pin attaching winch tube to
spare tire winch.
(3) Pull winch tube from spare tire winch.
(4) Remove bolts attaching spare tire winch to
crossmember (Fig. 13).
(5) Separate spare tire winch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position spare tire winch on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts holding spare tire winch to spare
crossmember.
(3) Insert winch tube into spare tire winch.
(4) Install cotter pin attaching winch tube to spare
tire winch.
(5) Install spare tire.
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Support trailer hitch on a suitable lifting
device.(2) Remove fasteners attaching trailer wiring con-
nector to trailer hitch, if equipped.
(3) Remove bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails (Fig. 14).
(4) Separate trailer hitch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trailer hitch on vehicle.
(2) Install nuts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails. Tighten nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install fasteners attaching trailer wiring con-
nector to trailer hitch, if equipped.
Fig. 13 Spare Tire Winch
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - GROMMET
3 - WINCH TUBE
4 - SPARE TIRE WINCH
5 - COTTER PIN
13 - 10 FRAME & BUMPERSBR/BE
FRONT TOW HOOK (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE -
GAS ENGINES
All Gasoline Powered Engines:339 kPa634
kPa (49.2 psi65 psi)
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE - FUEL DELIVERY
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Fuel Pump Module
Locknut24-44 18-32
Fuel Rail Mounting
BoltsÐ3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
Engines23 200
Fuel Rail Mounting
BoltsÐ8.0L Engine15 136
Fuel Tank Mounting Nuts 41 30
Fuel Hose Clamps 1 15
SPECIAL TOOLS
FUEL SYSTEM
Spanner WrenchÐ6856
Fitting, Air MeteringÐ6714
Adapters, Fuel Pressure TestÐ6539 and/or 6631
O2S (Oxygen Sensor) Remover/InstallerÐC-4907
14 - 4 FUEL DELIVERY - GASOLINEBR/BE
FUEL DELIVERY - GASOLINE (Continued)

(2) Position locknut over top of fuel pump module.
Install locknut finger tight.
(3) Rotate module until positioned as shown in
(Fig. 22) or (Fig. 23). This step must be performed to
prevent float from contacting side of fuel tank. Be
sure fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is pointed to
drivers side of vehicle.
(4) Install Special Tool 6856 (Fig. 24) to locknut.
(5) Tighten locknut to 24± 44 N´m (18±32 ft. lbs.)
torque.(6) Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank - All
Engines in the Removal/Installation section.
Fig. 20 Fuel Pump ModuleÐ35 Gallon Fuel Tank
1 - FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
2 - FUEL SUPPLY FITTING
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - LOCKNUT
5 - FUEL PUMP MODULE
6 - AUXILIARY CAPPED FITTING
Fig. 21 Locknut Removal/InstallationÐTYPICAL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6856
2 - LOCKNUT
Fig. 22 Fuel Pump ModuleÐ26 or 34 Gallon Fuel
Tank
1 - FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
2 - FUEL SUPPLY FITTING
3 - REAR ROLLOVER VALVE
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - FUEL PUMP MODULE
6 - FRONT ROLLOVER VALVE
7 - LOCKNUT
Fig. 23 Fuel Pump ModuleÐ35 Gallon Fuel Tank
1 - FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
2 - FUEL SUPPLY FITTING
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - LOCKNUT
5 - FUEL PUMP MODULE
6 - AUXILIARY CAPPED FITTING
14 - 14 FUEL DELIVERY - GASOLINEBR/BE
FUEL PUMP MODULE (Continued)

INSTALLATION - 8.0L
(1) Apply a small amount of engine oil to each fuel
injector o-ring. This will help in fuel rail installation.
(2) Install injector(s) and injector clip(s) to fuel
rail.
NOTE: The fuel injector electrical connectors on all
10 injectors should be facing to the right (passen-
ger) side of the vehicle (Fig. 34).
(3) Position the fuel rail/fuel injector assembly to
the injector openings on the intake manifold.
(4) Guide each injector into the intake manifold.
Be careful not to tear the injector o-ring.
(5) Push therightfuel rail down until fuel injec-
tors have bottomed on injector shoulder. Push the
leftfuel rail down until fuel injectors have bottomed
on injector shoulder.
(6) Install the six fuel rail mounting bolts into the
lower half of intake manifold. Tighten bolts to 15
N´m (136 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Connect electrical connectors at all fuel injec-
tors. To install connector, refer to (Fig. 33). Push con-
nector onto injector (1) and then push and lock red
colored slider (2). Verify connector is locked to injec-
tor by lightly tugging on connector. The injector wir-
ing harness is numerically tagged.
(8) Install upper half of intake manifold. Refer to
Engines for procedures.
(9) Connect main fuel line at fuel rail. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings for procedures.
(10) Install ignition coil pack and bracket assem-
bly at intake manifold and right engine valve cover
(four bolts).
(11) Install throttle body to intake manifold. Refer
to Throttle Body removal in this group.
(12) Install throttle body linkage to throttle body.
(13) Install air cleaner tube and housing.
(14) Install negative battery cable at battery.
(15) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL TANK
DESCRIPTION
The fuel tank is constructed of a plastic material.
Its main functions are for fuel storage and for place-
ment of the fuel pump module.
OPERATION
All models pass a full 360 degree rollover test
without fuel leakage. To accomplish this, fuel and
vapor flow controls are required for all fuel tank con-
nections.A rollover valve(s) is mounted into the top of the
fuel tank (or pump module). Refer to Emission Con-
trol System for rollover valve information.
An evaporation control system is connected to the
rollover valve(s) to reduce emissions of fuel vapors
into the atmosphere. When fuel evaporates from the
fuel tank, vapors pass through vent hoses or tubes to
a charcoal canister where they are temporarily held.
When the engine is running, the vapors are drawn
into the intake manifold. Certain models are also
equipped with a self-diagnosing system using a Leak
Detection Pump (LDP). Refer to Emission Control
System for additional information.
REMOVAL
WARNING: GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES: THE
FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE
EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF. BEFORE SERVICING
THE FUEL TANK, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST
BE RELEASED. REFER TO THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE BEFORE SER-
VICING THE FUEL TANK.
Two different procedures may be used to drain fuel
tank (lowering tank or using DRB scan tool). When
equipped with a diesel engine, the DRB scan tool
cannot be used (no electric fuel pump).
The quickest draining procedure involves lowering
the fuel tank.
Gasoline Powered Engines:As an alternative
procedure, the electric fuel pump may be activated
allowing tank to be drained at fuel rail connection.
Refer to DRB scan tool for fuel pump activation pro-
cedures. Before disconnecting fuel line at fuel rail,
release fuel pressure. Refer to the Fuel System Pres-
sure Release Procedure in this group for procedures.
Attach end of special test hose tool number 6541,
6539, 6631 or 6923 at fuel rail disconnection (tool
number will depend on model and/or engine applica-
tion). Position opposite end of this hose tool to an
approved gasoline draining station. Activate fuel
pump and drain tank until empty.
If electric fuel pump is not operating, tank must be
lowered for fuel draining. Refer to following proce-
dures.
(1) Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
(2) Perform Fuel System Pressure Release proce-
dure as described in this group.
(3) Gasoline Engines: Disconnect negative battery
cable at battery. Diesel Engines: Disconnect both neg-
ative battery cables at both batteries.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Certain models are equipped with a separate
grounding wire (strap) connecting the fuel fill tube
assembly to the body. Disconnect wire by removing
screw.
BR/BEFUEL DELIVERY - GASOLINE 14 - 19
FUEL RAIL (Continued)