2002 DODGE RAM torque

EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve
lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(4) Remove the exhaust pipe-to-extension pipe
clamp. Separate the exhaust pipe and extension pipe.
(5) Remove the exhaust pipe-to-turbocharger elbow
bolts (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the exhaust pipe from the transmis-
sion support (Fig. 11).
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the exhaust pipe into the transmission
support and onto the turbocharger flange (Fig. 11).
(2) Install the exhaust pipe-to-turbocharger elbow
bolts and tighten to 31 N´m (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the extension pipe and clamp to the
exhaust pipe using a new clamp and tighten the
clamp nuts to 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Connect the battery negative cables.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required. Adjust the
alignment, if needed.
Fig. 9 Catalytic Converter and Clamp Location 5.9L
Heavy Duty
1 - DOWN PIPE RIGHT
2 - CLAMP
3 - CLAMP
4 - HANGER ASSY. DUAL CLAMP
5 - MUFFLER
6 - EXTENSION PIPE
7 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
8 - DOWN PIPE LEFT
Fig. 10 Catalytic Converter and Clamp Location 8.0L
1 - CLAMPS
2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
3 - MUFFLER
4 - HANGER ASSY. DUAL CLAMP
5 - EXTENSION PIPES
6 - DOWN PIPE
Fig. 11 Exhaust Pipe Removal/Installation
1 - EXHAUST PIPE
2 - TURBOCHARGER EXHAUST PIPE
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 9
EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L HD/8.0L (Continued)

HEAT SHIELDS
DESCRIPTION
There are two types of heat shields used. One is
stamped steel the other is molded foil sheets. The
shields attach to the vehicle around the exhaust sys-
tem to prevent heat from the exhaust system from
entering the passenger area and other areas where
the heat can cause damage to other components.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the nuts or bolts holding the exhaust
heat shield to the floor pan, crossmember or bracket.
(3) Slide the shield out around the exhaust system.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the exhaust heat shield to the floor
pan, crossmember or bracket and install the nuts or
bolts.
(2) Tighten the nuts and bolts 11 N´m (100 in.
lbs.).
(3) Lower the vehicle.
MUFFLER - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the muffler hanger (Fig. 12) (Fig.
13).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 12) (Fig. 13).
(5) Remove the muffler.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble muffler and clamps loosely to permit
proper alignment of all parts.
(2) Connect the muffler hanger.
(3) Tighten the clamp nuts to 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between
exhaust system components and body/frame parts.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
Fig. 12 Muffler for 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L-Light Duty Engines
1 - TAILPIPE
2 - CLAMP3 - MUFFLER LIGHT DUTY
11 - 10 EXHAUST SYSTEMBR/BE

MUFFLER - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the muffler to tail pipe and extension
pipe clamps (Fig. 14).
(4) Disconnect the muffler from the hanger isola-
tors (Fig. 14).
(5) Disconnect the muffler from the tailpipe.
(6) Disconnect the muffler from the extension pipe
and remove from the vehicle..
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler hanger rods into the isola-
tors (Fig. 14).
(2) Install the muffler into the extension pipe.
(3) Install the muffler into the tail pipe.
(4) Install the exhaust clamps, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the exhaust clamps to 48 N´m
(35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Connect the battery negative cables.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between
exhaust system components and body/frame parts.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
TAILPIPE - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust tailpipe support
hanger.
(4) Remove clamps and nuts.
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosely assemble exhaust tailpipe to permit
proper alignment of all parts.
(2) Connect the support hangers.
(3) Position the exhaust tailpipe for proper clear-
ance with the underbody parts.
(4) Tighten all clamp nuts to 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 13 Muffler for 5.9L Heavy Duty and 8.0L
1 - HANGER
2 - TAILPIPE
3 - CLAMP
4 - MUFFLER
5 - INSULATOR
Fig. 14 Muffler Removal/Installation
1 - HANGER BRACKETS
2 - ISOLATOR
3 - TAILPIPE
4 - CLAMP
5 - MUFFLER
6 - EXTENSION PIPE
7 - HANGER W/CLAMP
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 11
MUFFLER - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L (Continued)

(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between
the exhaust system components and body/frame
parts. Adjust the alignment, if needed.
TAILPIPE - 5.9L HD/8.0L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with MopartRust
Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust tailpipe support hang-
ers (Fig. 15).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts.
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosely assemble exhaust tailpipe to permit
proper alignment of all parts (Fig. 15).
(2) Connect the support hangers (Fig. 15).
(3) Position the exhaust tailpipe for proper clear-
ance with the underbody parts.(4) Tighten all clamp nuts to 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between
the exhaust system components and body/frame
parts. Adjust the alignment, if needed.
TAILPIPE - 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(4) Disconnect the exhaust tailpipe support hanger
isolators (Fig. 16).
(5) Remove the muffler-to-tailpipe clamps (Fig. 16).
(6) Remove the tailpipe from the vehicle.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig-
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
Fig. 15 TAILPIPE 8.0L AND 5.9L HEAVY DUTY
1 - HANGER
2 - TAILPIPE
3 - CLAMP
4 - MUFFLER
5 - INSULATOR
Fig. 16 Tailpipe Removal/Installation
1 - HANGER BRACKETS
2 - ISOLATOR
3 - TAILPIPE
4 - MUFFLER
11 - 12 EXHAUST SYSTEMBR/BE
TAILPIPE - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tailpipe into the muffler.
(2) Install the tailpipe hanger rods into the isola-
tors (Fig. 16).
(3) Install the exhaust clamp, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the clamp 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Connect the battery negative cables.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
RESONATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove the exhaust clamps from the resonator
to extension pipes (Fig. 17).
(4) Separate the resonator from the front and rear
extension pipes (Fig. 17) and remove the resonator
from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble the resonator to the front and rear
extension pipes (Fig. 17).
(2) Install new exhaust clamps, align the exhaust
system, and tighten the exhaust clamps to 48 N´m
(35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.(4) Connect the battery negative cables.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TURBOCHARGER
BOOST PRESSURE
NOTE: This diagnostic procedure is to be used with
the DRBIIITwhile test driving the vehicle under nor-
mal load and driving conditions.
Low turbocharger boost pressure can cause poor
engine proformance and driveability concerns. The
following procedure will test the turbocharger boost
pressure.
(1) Loosen clamps holding air inlet duct rubber
sleeve to the intake manifold and air inlet duct.
Remove rubber sleeve (Fig. 18).
(2) Position Special Tool 8462 onto air inlet duct
and intake manifold. Using the existing clamps
tighten to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the 3447.5 kpa 500 psi (gray) Pressure
Transducer (part of OT-CH8520 Transducer Kit) into
Special Tool 8462.
Fig. 17 Resonator Removal/Installation
1 - EXTENSION PIPE
2 - RESONATOR
3 - EXTENSION PIPE
4 - CLAMP
Fig. 18 INTAKE MANIFOLD TO AIR INLET DUCT
RUBBER SLEEVE
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR INLET
2 - CLAMPS
3 - AIR INLET DUCT
4 - AIR INLET DUCT RUBBER SLEEVE
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 13
TAILPIPE - 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)

(b) Move the impeller shaft fore and aft and
record the measurement. Allowable end play is
0.038 mm (0.0015 in.) MIN. and 0.089 mm (0.0035
in.) MAX. If the recorded measurement falls out-
side these parameters, replace the turbocharger
assembly.
(5) Measure the turbocharger bearing radial clear-
ance:
(a) Insert a narrow blade or wire style feeler
gauge between the compressor wheel and the hous-
ing (Fig. 28).
(b) Gently push the compresser wheel toward
the housing and record the clearance.
(c) With the feeler gauge in the same location,
gently push the compressor wheel away from the
housing and again record the clearance.
(d) Subtract the smaller clearance from the
larger clearance. This is the radial bearing clear-
ance.
(e) Allowable radial bearing clearance is 0.326
mm (0.0128 in.) MIN. and 0.496 mm (0.0195 in.)
MAX. If the recorded measurement falls outside
these specifications, replace the turbocharger assy.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the turbocharger. Apply anti-seize to the
studs and then tighten the turbocharger mounting
nuts to 32 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the oil drain tube and oil supply line to
the turbocharger (Fig. 25). Tighten the drain tube
bolts to 24 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3)Pre-lube the turbocharger.Pour 50 to 60 cc
(2 to 3 oz.) clean engine oil in the oil supply line fit-
ting. Carefully rotate the turbocharger impeller by
hand to distribute the oil thoroughly.
(4) Install and tighten the oil supply line fitting
nut to 20 N´m (133 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Position the charge air cooler inlet pipe to the
turbocharger. With the clamp in position, tighten the
clamp nut to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Position the air inlet hose to the turbocharger
(Fig. 24). Tighten the clamp to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(8) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
(Fig. 23) and tighten the bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Connect the battery negative cables.
(11) Start the engine to check for leaks.
Fig. 26 Inspect Compressor Housing for Impeller
Rubbing Condition
Fig. 27 Measure Turbocharger Axial End Play
Fig. 28 Measure Turbocharger Bearing Radial
Clearance
1 - FEELER GAUGE
BR/BEEXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 17
TURBOCHARGER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the charge air cooler. Install the bolts
and tighten to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the air intake system tubes to the
charge air cooler. With the clamps in position, tighten
the clamps to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the transmission auxiliary cooler (if
equipped) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION/
TRANS COOLER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the A/C condenser (if A/C equipped)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).Recharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(5) Install the front support bracket. Install and
tighten the bolts.
(6) Install the front bumper (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
BUMPER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Connect the battery negative cables.
(8) Start engine and check for boost system leaks.
11 - 20 EXHAUST SYSTEMBR/BE
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND PLUMBING (Continued)

FRAME & BUMPERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BUMPERS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE...............1
FRONT AIR DAM
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT.........................2
FRONT LOWER FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
FRONT FASCIA - SPORT
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRONT BUMPER - SPORT
REMOVAL.............................5INSTALLATION..........................5
REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
FRAME
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................6
FRAME SERVICE......................7
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME DIMENSION....................8
CAB CHASSIS ADAPTER BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
BUMPERS
DESCRIPTION
Bumpers are used at the front and rear of the
vehicle. Bumpers may be chrome or painted.Bumpers are designed to protect the exterior sheet-
metal in low impact situations. The bumpers are
attached to the frame and provide mounting points
for some optional accessories such as fog lights and
tow hooks.
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Cab chassis adapter nut 108 80 Ð
Front bumper bracket to frame nut 68 50 Ð
Front bumper outer brace bolt 68 50 Ð
Rear bumper to brace nut 40 30 Ð
Rear bumper brace to bracket nut 101 75 Ð
Rear bumper bracket to frame nut 101 75 Ð
Skid plate crossmember to frame bolt 54 40 Ð
Skid plate to crossmember bolt 40 30 Ð
Skid plate to transmission crossmember bolt 54 40 Ð
Spare tire winch bolt 27 20 Ð
Trailer hitch nut 108 80 Ð
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 1