2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual VOLTAGE DROP TEST
WARNING: MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE DIESEL
ENGINE OPTION ALSO HAVE AN AUTOMATIC
SHUTDOWN (ASD) RELAY LOCATED IN THE
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC), IN THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HOWEVER,

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a dual battery
system, Step 2 must be performed twice, once for
each battery.
(3) Connect the voltmeter to measure between the
battery positive cable terminal cla

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (4) Disconnect the starter motor signal wire har-
ness connector, located on the PDC housing.
(5) Disengage wire harness assembly pushpin
retainers.
(6) From under the vehicle, disengage wire har-
nes

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual BATTERY TRAY
DESCRIPTION
The battery is mounted in a molded plastic tray
(Fig. 25) with an integral support located in the left
front corner of the engine compartment. A U-nut held
in a molded formati

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Clean and inspect the battery tray (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING).
(2) If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
vehicle speed control package, the speed contr

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CHARGING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CHARGING
DESCRIPTION.........................25
OPERATION...........................25
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHARGING
SYSTEM............................25
SPECIF

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual ²a faulty or improperly adjusted switch that
allows a lamp to stay on. Refer to Ignition-Off Draw
Test in 8, Battery for more information.
INSPECTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors
crit

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE - GENERATOR/
CHARGING SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Generator Mounting Bolts
- Gas Engine41 30-
Generator Upper Mounting
Bolt - Diesel Engine54 40 -
Generator Pivot