2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD
and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
(1) Position vehicle on level surface.
(2) With engine OFF, allow approximately ten min-
utes for oil to

The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD
and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
(1) Position vehicle on level surface.
(2) With engine OFF, allow approximately ten min-
utes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove
engine oil dipstick.
(3) Wipe dipstick clean.
(4) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the
tube.
(5) Remove dipstick, with handle held above the
tip, take oil level reading.
(6) Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on
dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule. This infor-
mation can be found in the owner's manual.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Run engine until achieving normal operating tem-
perature.
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(2) Hoist vehicle.
(3) Remove oil fill cap.
(4) Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase
drain.
(5) Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow
oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for
stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and
gasket if damaged.
(6) Install drain plug in crankcase.
(7) Change oil filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL FILTER - REMOVAL).
(8) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/
FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION) and amount of
engine oil (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE - SPECIFICATIONS).
(9) Install oil fill cap.
(10) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(11) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-
flow, disposable type oil filter. DaimlerChrysler Cor-
poration recommends a Mopartor equivalent oil
filter be used.
(1) Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
(2) Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.
(3) Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove
it from the cylinder block oil filter boss (Fig. 54).(4) When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip
gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove fil-
ter from vehicle.
(5) With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing
surface (Fig. 52) of oil and grime.
(6) Install new filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLATION).
INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine
oil or chassis grease.
(2) Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket
makes contact with sealing surface, (Fig. 55) hand
tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
(3) Add oil (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/
OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise vehicle.
Fig. 54 Oil Filter RemovalÐTypical
1 - ENGINE OIL FILTER
2 - OIL FILTER WRENCH
Fig. 55 Oil Filter Sealing SurfaceÐTypical
1 - SEALING SURFACE
2 - RUBBER GASKET
3 - OIL FILTER
9 - 102 ENGINE 8.0LBR/BE
OIL (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual (3) Drain engine oil.
(4) Remove left engine to transmission strut.
(5) Remove oil pan mounting bolts, pan and one-
piece gasket. The engine may have to be raised
slightly on 2WD vehicles.
(6) Remove

(3) Drain engine oil.
(4) Remove left engine to transmission strut.
(5) Remove oil pan mounting bolts, pan and one-
piece gasket. The engine may have to be raised
slightly on 2WD vehicles.
(6) Remove the oil pick-up tube assembly (Fig. 56)
. Discard the gasket.
CLEANING
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
If present, trim excess sealant from inside the
engine.
Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
Clean oil screen and pipe thoroughly in clean sol-
vent. Inspect condition of screen.
INSPECTION
Inspect oil drain plug and plug hole for stripped or
damaged threads. Repair as necessary.
Inspect oil pan mounting flange for bends or distor-
tion. Straighten flange, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16x11/2
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier
installation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 57)
.
(2) Install the dowels in the cylinder block at the
four corners.
(3) Apply small amount of MopartSilicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent at the split lines.
The split lines are between the cylinder block, the
timing chain cover and the rear crankshaft seal
assembly (Fig. 56) .After the sealant is appliedyou have 3 minutes to install the gasket and oil
pan.
(4) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block.
(5) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket. The engine may have to be slightly raised
on 2WD vehicles.
(6) Install the oil pan bolts (Fig. 58) . Tighten the
bolts to as shown in Oil Pan Bolts Torque Chart.
(7) Remove the dowels. Install the remaining 5/16
inch oil pan bolts. Torque these bolts as shown in Oil
Pan Bolts Torque Chart.
(8) Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34
N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the engine to transmission strut.
(10) Lower vehicle.
(11) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(12) Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
(13) Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 56 Oil Pick-Up Tube
1 - PICKÐUP TUBE
2 - SEALANT AT SPLIT-LINES
3 - SEALANT AT SPLIT-LINE
Fig. 57 Fabrication of Alignment Dowels
1 - 5/16º X 1óº BOLT
2 - DOWEL
3 - SLOT
Fig. 58 Oil Pan Bolt Location
1 - OIL PAN
2 - OIL FILTER
3 - STUD BOLTS
4 - DRAIN PLUG
BR/BEENGINE 8.0L 9 - 103
OIL PAN (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the relief valve plug, gasket, spring
and valve (Fig. 59). Disc

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual chamfer up or toward engine when cover is installed.
This allows easy installation over crankshaft. Ifclearance between inner and outer rotors is 0.150
mm (0.006 inch) or more, replace both rotors.
Pl

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual when compressed to 34 mm (1-11/32 inches). Replace
spring that fails to meet these specifications.
If oil pressure was low and pump is within specifi-
cations, inspect for worn engine bearings or othe

when compressed to 34 mm (1-11/32 inches). Replace
spring that fails to meet these specifications.
If oil pressure was low and pump is within specifi-
cations, inspect for worn engine bearings or other
reasons for oil pressure loss.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate both oil pump rotors using petroleum
jelly or lubriplate and install in the timing chain
cover. Use new parts as required (Fig. 67).
(2) Position the oil pump cover onto the timing
chain cover. Tighten cover screws to 14 N´m (125 in.
lbs.) torque.
(3) Make sure that inner ring moves freely after
cover is installed.
(4) Install the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(5) Squirt oil into relief valve hole until oil runs
out.
(6) Install the relief valve and spring.
(7) Using a new pressure relief valve gasket,
install the relief valve plug. Tighten the plug to 20
N´m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install oil filter that has been filled with oil.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The aluminum intake manifold (Fig. 68) has two
plenum chambers an upper and lower which supply
air to five runners each. Passages across the longitu-
dinal center of the manifold feed air from the throttle
body to the plenum chambers.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐINTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKAGE
An intake manifold air leak is characterized by
lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or
more cylinders may not be functioning.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS, OR THE FAN.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Spray a small stream of water at the suspected
leak area.
(3) If a change in RPMs occur, the area of the sus-
pected leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
Fig. 67 Priming Oil Pump.
1 - FILL WITH PETROLEUM JELLY OR LUBER PLATE
Fig. 68 Upper and Lower Intake ManifoldÐ8.0L
Engine
1 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - THROTTLE BODY (MPI)
3 - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
9 - 106 ENGINE 8.0LBR/BE
OIL PUMP (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESS

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the generator brace and generator
(Fig. 69).
(5) Remove the A/C compressor brace (Fig. 69).
Remove the compressor and set aside.
(6) Remove the air cleaner cover and filter.
Remove the air cleaner housing (Fig. 70). Discard the
gasket.(7) Perform the Fuel System Pressure release pro-
cedure (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIV-
ERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Disconnect the
fuel lines (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(8) Disconnect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(9) Remove the coil assemblies with the ignition
wires.
(10) Disconnect the vacuum lines.
(11) Disconnect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(12) Remove the closed crankcase ventilation and
evaporation control systems.
(13) Remove the throttle body bolts and lift the
throttle body off the upper intake manifold (Fig. 71).
Discard the gasket.
(14) Remove upper intake manifold bolts.
(15) Lift the upper intake manifold out of the
engine compartment (Fig. 71). Discard the gasket.
(16) Remove the lower intake manifold bolts and
remove the manifold (Fig. 72).
(17) Discard the lower intake manifold gaskets
(Fig. 73).
CLEANING
Clean manifold in solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces
using a suitable solvent.
The plenum pan rail must be clean and dry (free of
all foreign material).
Fig. 69 Generator and A/C Compressor Braces
1 - GENERATOR
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD TO GENERATOR BRACE
3 - A/C COMPRESSOR
4 - INTAKE MANIFOLD TO A/C COMPRESSOR BRACE
Fig. 70 Air Intake Housing
1 - AIR INTAKE HOUSING
Fig. 71 Upper Intake Manifold and Throttle Body
1 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - THROTTLE BODY (MPI)
3 - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
BR/BEENGINE 8.0L 9 - 107
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness
with a straightedge.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the intake manifold side gaskets. Be
sure that the locator dowels

INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness
with a straightedge.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the intake manifold side gaskets. Be
sure that the locator dowels are positioned in the
head (Fig. 74).(2) Insert MopartGEN II Silicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant, or equivalent, into the four corner joints
an excessive amount of sealant is not required to
ensure a leak proof seal. However, an excessive
amount of sealant may reduce the effectiveness of
the flange gasket. The sealant should be approxi-
mately 5 mm (0.2 in.) in diameter. (Fig. 73).
(3) Position the cross-over gaskets and press firmly
onto the block (Fig. 73).BE SURE THE BLOCK IS
OIL FREE.
(4) The lower intake manifold MUST be installed
within 3 minutes of sealant application. Carefully
lower intake manifold into position on the cylinder
block and heads. After intake manifold is in place,
inspect to make sure seals and gaskets are in place.
Finger start all the lower intake bolts.
(5) Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in
sequence to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 72).
Recheck all bolts are tightened to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Using a new gasket, position the upper intake
manifold onto the lower intake manifold.
(7) Finger start all bolts, alternate one side to the
other.
(8) Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in
sequence to 22 N´m (16 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 71).
(9) Using a new gasket, install the throttle body
onto the upper intake manifold. Tighten the bolts to
23 N´m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install closed crankcase ventilation and evap-
oration control systems.
(11) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(12) Connect the vacuum lines.
(13) Install the coil assemblies and the ignition
wires.
(14) Connect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
Fig. 72 Lower Intake Manifold
Fig. 73 Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
2 - SEALANT
3 - CROSS-OVER GASKETS
4 - SEALANT
5 - LOCATOR DOWELS
Fig. 74 Intake Manifold Flange
1 - LOCATOR DOWELS
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS
3 - LOCATOR DOWELS
9 - 108 ENGINE 8.0LBR/BE
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual (15) Install the fuel lines (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(16) Using a new gasket, install the air cleaner
housing. Tighten the nuts to 11 N

(15) Install the fuel lines (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(16) Using a new gasket, install the air cleaner
housing. Tighten the nuts to 11 N´m (96 in. lbs.)
torque. Install the air cleaner filter and cover.
(17) Install the A/C compressor (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION). Position the com-
pressor brace and install the bolts. Tighten the brace
bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(18) Install the generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
Position the generator brace and install the bolts.
Tighten the brace bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(19) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(20) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(21) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(22) Start engine check for leaks.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
Engine exhaust manifolds (Fig. 75) are made of
high molybdenum ductile cast iron. A special ribbed
design helps control permanent dimensional changes
during heat cycles.
OPERATION
The exhaust manifolds collect the engine exhaust
exiting the combustion chambers, then channels the
exhaust gases to the exhaust pipes attached to the
manifolds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the
exhaust pipe to the engine exhaust manifold..
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Remove the exhaust heat shields (Fig. 76).
(6) Remove the dipstick bracket from the exhaust
manifold (right side only).
(7) Remove bolts attaching manifold to cylinder
head.
(8) Remove manifold from the cylinder head. Dis-
card the gasket.
CLEANING
Clean mating surfaces on cylinder head and mani-
fold. Wash with solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness
with a straight edge. Gasket surfaces must be flat
within 0.2 mm per 300 mm (0.008 inch per foot).
INSTALLATION
(1) Using a new gasket position the engine
exhaust manifold onto the cylinder head. Install bolts
and stud bolts in the proper position (Fig. 76).
Tighten the bolts to 22 N´m (16 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 75 Exhaust ManifoldÐ8.0L Engine
1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Fig. 76 8.0L Engine Exhaust ManifoldÐTypical
1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
2 - HEAT SHIELD
BR/BEENGINE 8.0L 9 - 109
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)

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