2002 DODGE RAM Cooling system

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine Control Module (ECM) not calibrated or ECM
has incorrect calibration.Refer to Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures Information.
Exhaust system restri

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunctioning. A DTC should have been set. Refer to Powertrain
Diagnostic Procedures Information. Also check
thermost

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (1) Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the bat-
tery.
(2) Inspect air cleaner, induction system, and
intake manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(3) Place a shop towel ar

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (8) Connect the engine harness connector and
ground cable to the PDC.
(9) Connect the vacuum pump supply hose.
(10) Connect the APPS connector (Fig. 5).
(11) Install the APPS assembly bracket to the c

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (b) Install the rear line bundle (cyls. #3, 5, and
6), and tighten the threads at the head and pump
by hand.
(c) Torque the connections at the cylinder head
first. Torque connections to 38 N´m (28 ft

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual original locations (Fig. 53). Tighten bolts to 36 N´m
(27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4)Verify valve lash adjustment (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/INTAKE/EXHAUST
VALVES & SEATS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (11) Install the cylinder head cover and reusable
gasket (Fig. 85) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLA-
TION).
(12) Install gear housing cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VAL

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (4) With the cover supported by wood blocks,
install the seal into the rear of the cover using crank-
shaft seal installer Special Tool 8281 and driver han-
dle C-4171 (Fig. 106). Strike the driver ha