2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Fig. 24 FRAME DIMENSIONS
13 - 18 FRAMES & BUMPERSDR
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Fig. 25 140.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 2 WHEEL DRIVE
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 19
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Fig. 26 140.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 4 WHEEL DRIVE
13 - 20 FRAMES & BUMPERSDR
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Fig. 27 160.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 2 WHEEL DRIVE
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 21
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Fig. 28 160.5 IN WHEELBASE - HEAVY DUTY - 4 WHEEL DRIVE
13 - 22 FRAMES & BUMPERSDR
FRAME (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Cab mount bolts 81 60 Ð
Cargo box bolts 108 80 Ð
Front crossmember bolts - 2WD 61 45 Ð
Front crossmember bolts - 4WD

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Install the front skid plate, if equipped. (Refer
to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID
PLATE - INSTALLATION)
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION &

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Install the crossmember and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the transmission mount nuts and
tighten to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(4) Remov