2001 DODGE RAM check engine

OPERATION - AIR INJECTION SYSTEM
The air injection system adds a controlled amount
of air to the exhaust gases aiding oxidation of hydro-
carbons and carbon monoxide in the exhaust stream.
The system does not interfere with the ability of the
EGR system (if used) to control nitrous oxide (NOx)
emissions.
5.9L HDC ENGINE:Air is drawn into the pump
through a rubber tube that is connected to a fitting
on the air cleaner housing (Fig. 2).
8.0L V-10 ENGINE:Air is drawn into the pump
through a rubber tube that is connected to a fitting
on the air injection pump filter housing (Fig. 3). Air
is drawn into the filter housing from the front of the
vehicle with rubber tube. This tube is used as asilencer to help prevent air intake noise at the open-
ing to the pump filter housing. An air filter is located
within the air pump filter housing (Fig. 3).
Air is then compressed by the air injector pump. It
is expelled from the pump and routed into a rubber
tube where it reaches the air pressure relief valve
(Fig. 1). Pressure relief holes in the relief valve will
prevent excess downstream pressure. If excess down-
stream pressure occurs at the relief valve, it will be
vented into the atmosphere.
Air is then routed (Fig. 1) from the relief valve,
through a tube, down to a9Y9connector, through the
two one-way check valves and injected at both of the
catalytic convertors (referred to as downstream).
The two one-way check valves (Fig. 1) protect the
hoses, air pump and injection tubes from hot exhaust
gases backing up into the system. Air is allowed to
flow through these valves in one direction only
(towards the catalytic convertors).
Downstream air flow assists the oxidation process
in the catalyst, but does not interfere with EGR oper-
ation (if EGR system is used).
Fig. 2 Air Inlet for Air PumpÐ5.9L HDC Engine
1 - AIR FILTER HOUSING
2 - AIR INLET TUBE
3 - INLET AIR FITTING
4 - AIR INJECTION PUMP
5 - OUTLET AIR FITTING
Fig. 3 Air Inlet and Air Pump Air
1 - INJECTION PUMP AIR FILTER HOUSING
2 - R. F. INNER FENDER
3 - FILTER HOUSING MOUNTING NUT
4 - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
5 - HOSE CLAMPS
6 - AIR INJECTION PUMP
7 - AIR INLET REDUCER
8 - LID
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AIR INJECTION (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE - AIR INJECTION SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Air Pump Filter Housing
Nut18
Air Pump Mounting Bolts 40 30
Air Pump Pulley Mounting
Bolts11 105
One-Way Check Valve to
Catalyst Tube33 25
AIR INJECTION PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The air pump is mounted on the front of the
engine and driven by a belt connected to the crank-
shaft pulley (Fig. 4).
OPERATION
Refer to Air Injection System Description and
Operation for information.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR INJECTION
PUMP
The air injection system and air injection
pump is not completely noiseless.Under normal
conditions, noise rises in pitch as engine speed
increases. To determine if excessive noise is fault of
air injection system, disconnect accessory drive belt
and temporarily operate engine.Do not allow
engine to overheat when operating without
drive belt.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lubricate the air injec-
tion pump. Oil in the pump will cause rapid deteri-
oration and failure.
Fig. 4 Air Injection Pump MountingÐTypical
1 - PUMP PULLEY
2 - AIR PUMP
3 - AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER
4 - PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS (2)
5 - PULLEY BOLTS
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AIR INJECTION (Continued)

EXCESSIVE BELT NOISE1. Loose belt or defective automatic
belt tensioner.1. Refer to Cooling System.
2. Seized pump. 2. Replace pump.
EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE
CHIRPING1. Insufficient break-in. 1. Recheck for noise after 1600 km
(1,000 miles) of operation.
EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE
CHIRPING, RUMBLING, OR
KNOCKING1. Leak in hose. 1. Locate source of leak using soap
solution and correct.
2. Loose hose. 2. Reassemble and replace or tighten
hose clamp.
3. Hose touching other engine parts. 3. Adjust hose position.
4. Relief valve inoperative. 4. Replace relief valve.
5. Check valve inoperative. 5. Replace check valve.
6. Pump mounting fasteners loose. 6. Tighten mounting screws as
specified.
7. Pump failure. 7. Replace pump.
NO AIR SUPPLY.
ACCELERATE ENGINE TO
1500 RPM AND OBSERVE
AIR FLOW FROM HOSES. IF
FLOW INCREASES AS
RPM'S INCREASE, PUMP IS
FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.
IF NOT, CHECK POSSIBLE
CAUSE.1. Loose drive belt. 1. Refer to Cooling System.
2. Leaks in supply hose. 2. Locate leak and repair or replace as
required.
3. Leak at fitting(s). 3. Tighten and replace clamps.
4. Check valve inoperative. 4. Replace check valve.
5. Plugged inlet air filter (8.0L). 5. Replace filter
REMOVAL
The air injection pump does not have any internal
serviceable parts.
(1) Disconnect both of the hoses (tubes) at the air
injection pump.
(2) Loosen, but do not remove at this time, the
three air pump pulley mounting bolts (Fig. 4).
(3) Relax the automatic belt tensioner and remove
the engine accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling Sys-
tem. See Belt Removal/Installation.
(4) Remove the three air pump pulley bolts and
remove pulley from pump.
(5) Remove the two air pump mounting bolts (Fig.
4) and remove pump from mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position air injection pump to mounting
bracket.
(2) Install two pump mounting bolts to mounting
bracket. Tighten bolts to 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install pump pulley and three mounting bolts.
Tighten bolts finger tight.
(4) Relax tension from automatic belt tensioner
and install drive belt. Refer to Cooling System. See
Belt Removal/Installation.(5) Tighten pump pulley bolts to 11 N´m (105 in.
lbs.) torque.
(6) Install hoses and hose clamps at pump.
AIR PUMP FILTER
REMOVAL
The air filter for the air injection pump is located
inside a housing located in right-front side of engine
compartment (Fig. 3). A rubber hose connects the fil-
ter housing to air injection pump. The filter is used
with 8.0L V-10 engines only.
(1) Remove rubber tubes at filter housing.
(2) Remove filter housing mounting nut and
remove housing.
(3) Remove lid from filter housing (snaps off).
(4) Remove filter from housing.
INSTALLATION
The air filter for the air injection pump is located
inside a housing located in right-front side of engine
compartment (Fig. 3). A rubber hose connects the fil-
ter housing to air injection pump. The filter is used
with 8.0L V-10 engines only.
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AIR INJECTION PUMP (Continued)

(1) Clean inside of housing and lid before install-
ing new filter.
(2) Install filter into housing.
(3) Install lid to filter housing (snaps on).
(4) Position filter housing to fender.
(5) Install mounting nut and tighten to 11 N´m (8
ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install rubber tubes and cap at filter housing.
ONE WAY CHECK VALVE
DESCRIPTION
For air injection systems:A pair of one-way
check valves is used with the air injection system.
The check valves (Fig. 1) are located on each of the
air injection downstream tubes.
OPERATION
Each one-way check valve has a one-way dia-
phragm which prevents hot exhaust gases from back-
ing up into the air injection hose and air injection
pump. The check valve will protect the system if the
air injection pump belt fails, an air hose ruptures or
exhaust system pressure becomes abnormally high.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ONE-WAY CHECK
VALVE
The one-way check valves are not repairable. To
determine condition of valve, remove the rubber air
tube from the inlet side of each check valve. Start the
engine. If exhaust gas is escaping through the inlet
side of check valve, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hose clamp at inlet side of valve.
(2) Remove hose from valve.
(3) Remove valve from catalyst tube (unscrew).To
prevent damage to catalyst tube, a backup
wrench must be used on the tube.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve to catalyst tube. Tighten to 33
N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install hose and hose clamp to valve.
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AIR PUMP FILTER (Continued)

FUEL FILLER CAP
DESCRIPTION
The plastic fuel tank filler tube cap is threaded
onto the end of the fuel fill tube. Certain models are
equipped with a 1/4 turn cap.
OPERATION
The loss of any fuel or vapor out of fuel filler tube
is prevented by the use of a pressure-vacuum fuel fill
cap. Relief valves inside the cap will release fuel tank
pressure at predetermined pressures. Fuel tank vac-
uum will also be released at predetermined values.
This cap must be replaced by a similar unit if
replacement is necessary. This is in order for the sys-
tem to remain effective.
CAUTION: Remove fill cap before servicing any fuel
system component to relieve tank pressure. If
equipped with a Leak Detection Pump (LDP), the
cap must be tightened securely. If cap is left loose,
a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
If replacement of the 1/4 turn fuel tank filler tube
cap is necessary, it must be replaced with an identi-
cal cap to be sure of correct system operation.CAUTION: Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap to
relieve fuel tank pressure. The cap must be
removed prior to disconnecting any fuel system
component or before draining the fuel tank.
LEAK DETECTION PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The Leak Detection Pump (LDP) is used only with
certain emission packages.
The LDP is a device used to detect a leak in the
evaporative system.
The pump contains a 3 port solenoid, a pump that
contains a switch, a spring loaded canister vent valve
seal, 2 check valves and a spring/diaphragm.
Immediately after a cold start, engine temperature
between 40ÉF and 86ÉF, the 3 port solenoid is briefly
energized. This initializes the pump by drawing air
into the pump cavity and also closes the vent seal.
During non-test test conditions, the vent seal is held
open by the pump diaphragm assembly which pushes
it open at the full travel position. The vent seal will
remain closed while the pump is cycling. This is due
to the operation of the 3 port solenoid which prevents
the diaphragm assembly from reaching full travel.
After the brief initialization period, the solenoid is
de-energized, allowing atmospheric pressure to enter
the pump cavity. This permits the spring to drive the
diaphragm which forces air out of the pump cavity
and into the vent system. When the solenoid is ener-
gized and de-energized, the cycle is repeated creating
flow in typical diaphragm pump fashion. The pump
is controlled in 2 modes:
PUMP MODE:The pump is cycled at a fixed rate
to achieve a rapid pressure build in order to shorten
the overall test time.
TEST MODE:The solenoid is energized with a
fixed duration pulse. Subsequent fixed pulses occur
when the diaphragm reaches the switch closure
point.
The spring in the pump is set so that the system
will achieve an equalized pressure of about 7.5 inches
of water.
When the pump starts, the cycle rate is quite high.
As the system becomes pressurized pump rate drops. If
there is no leak the pump will quit. If there is a leak,
the test is terminated at the end of the test mode.
If there is no leak, the purge monitor is run. If the
cycle rate increases due to the flow through the
purge system, the test is passed and the diagnostic is
complete.
The canister vent valve will unseal the system
after completion of the test sequence as the pump
diaphragm assembly moves to the full travel position.
A typical system schematic is shown in (Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Duty Cycle EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid
Location
1 - RIGHT-FRONT FENDER
2 - LDP FILTER
3 - DUTY CYCLE SOLENOID
4 - ELEC. CONNEC.
5 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) (IF EQUIPPED)
6 - LDP ELEC. CONNEC.
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EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID (Continued)

REMOVAL
The LDP and LDP filter are attached to a bracket
mounted to the right-inner fender (Fig. 2). The LDP
and LDP filter are replaced (serviced) as one unit.
(1) Carefully remove hose at LDP filter.
(2) Remove LDP filter mounting bolt and remove
from vehicle.
(3) Carefully remove vapor/vacuum lines at LDP.
(4) Disconnect electrical connector at LDP (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove LDP mounting screws and remove
LDP from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
The LDP and LDP filter are attached to a bracket
mounted to the right-inner fender (Fig. 2). The LDP
and LDP filter are replaced (serviced) as one unit.(1) Install LDP to mounting bracket. Tighten
screws to 1 N´m (11 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install LDP filter to mounting bracket. Tighten
bolt to 7 N´m (65 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Carefully install vapor/vacuum lines to LDP,
and install hose to LDP filter.The vapor/vacuum
lines and hoses must be firmly connected.
Check the vapor/vacuum lines at the LDP, LDP
filter and EVAP canister purge solenoid for
damage or leaks. If a leak is present, a Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
(4) Connect electrical connector to LDP.
Fig. 3 Evaporative System Monitor SchematicÐTypical
1 - DUTY CYCLE PURGE SOLENOID (DCPS) DRIVER
2 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
3 - 3-PORT SOLENOID DRIVER
4 - REMOTE FILTER
5 - COMBINED CANISTER VENT VALVE & LEAK DETECTION
PUMP
6 - CANISTER7 - TANK ROLLOVER VALVE & VAPOR FLOW CONTROL
ORIFICE
8 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
9 - THROTTLE BODY
10 - DCPS
11 - SWITCH SIGNAL INPUT TO THE PCM
12 - ENGINE VACUUM LINE
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LEAK DETECTION PUMP (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PCV VALVE -
V±6/V±8 ENGINES
(1) With engine idling, remove the PCV valve from
cylinder head (valve) cover. If the valve is not
plugged, a hissing noise will be heard as air passes
through the valve. Also, a strong vacuum should be
felt at the valve inlet (Fig. 9).
(2) Return the PCV valve into the valve cover.
Remove the fitting and air hose at the opposite valve
cover. Loosely hold a piece of stiff paper, such as aparts tag, over the opening (rubber grommet) at the
valve cover (Fig. 10).
(3) The paper should be drawn against the opening
in the valve cover with noticeable force. This will be
after allowing approximately one minute for crank-
case pressure to reduce.
(4) Turn engine off and remove PCV valve from
valve cover. The valve should rattle when shaken
(Fig. 11).
Fig. 7 High Intake Manifold VacuumÐMinimal Vapor
Flow
Fig. 8 Moderate Intake Manifold VacuumÐMaximum
Vapor Flow
Fig. 9 Vacuum Check at PCV
1 - PCV VALVE GROMMET
2 - PCV HOSE
3 - P C V VA LV E
4 - VACUUM MUST BE FELT AGAINST FINGER
5 - ENGINE VALVE COVER
Fig. 10 Vacuum Check at Valve Cover Opening
1 - STIFF PAPER PLACED OVER RUBBER GROMMET
2 - RUBBER GROMMET
3 - VALVE COVER
4 - FITTING REMOVED FROM VALVE COVER
5 - AIR TUBE
Fig. 11 Shake PCV
1 - PCV VALVE GROMMET
2 - P C V VA LV E
3 - PCV VALVE MUST RATTLE WHEN SHAKEN
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PCV VALVE (Continued)

(5) Replace the PCV valve and retest the system if
it does not operate as described in the preceding
tests.Do not attempt to clean the old PCV valve.
(6) If the paper is not held against the opening in
valve cover after new valve is installed, the PCV
valve hose may be restricted and must be replaced.
The passage in the intake manifold must also be
checked and cleaned.
(7) To clean the intake manifold fitting, turn a 1/4
inch drill (by hand) through the fitting to dislodge
any solid particles. Blow out the fitting with shop air.
If necessary, use a smaller drill to avoid removing
any metal from the fitting.
VACUUM LINES
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM
SCHEMATICS
A vacuum schematic for emission related items can
be found on the VECI label. Refer to Vehicle Emis-
sion Control Information (VECI) Label in this group
for label location.
VAPOR CANISTER
DESCRIPTION
Two, maintenance free, EVAP canisters are used
with all 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L gasoline powered
engines. Both canisters are mounted to a bracket
located below rear of vehicle cab on outside of right
frame rail (Fig. 12).
OPERATION
Two, maintenance free, EVAP canisters are used
with all 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L gasoline powered
engines.The EVAP canisters are filled with granules
of an activated carbon mixture. Fuel vapors entering
the EVAP canisters are absorbed by the charcoal
granules.
Fuel tank pressure vents into the EVAP canisters.
Fuel vapors are temporarily held in the canisters
until they can be drawn into the intake manifold.
The duty cycle EVAP canister purge solenoid allows
the EVAP canisters to be purged at predetermined
times and at certain engine operating conditions.
REMOVAL
Two EVAP canisters are used. Both canisters are
mounted to a bracket located below rear of vehicle
cab on outside of right frame rail (Fig. 13).
(1) Remove fuel tubes/lines at each EVAP canister.
Note location of tubes/lines before removal for easier
installation.(2) Remove mounting nuts at each canister (Fig.
13).
(3) Remove each canister from mounting bracket.
Fig. 12 Location of EVAP Canisters
1 - MOUNTING NUTS
2 - FRAME RAIL (RIGHT)
3 - FRONT EVAP CANISTER
4 - REAR EVAP CANISTER
Fig. 13 EVAP Canister Location
1 - MOUNTING NUTS
2 - FRAME RAIL (RIGHT)
3 - FRONT EVAP CANISTER
4 - REAR EVAP CANISTER
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PCV VALVE (Continued)