2003 DODGE RAM ignition

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
12. Faulty ignition coil 12. Test and replace, as necessary (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL/
IGNITION COIL - REMOVAL).
ENGINE STALLS OR
ROUGH IDLE1. Carb

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely cha

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Discharge the air conditioning system, if
equipped (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Remove the upper crossmember.
(5) Remove the transmission oil coo

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in
their original position (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLIN-
DER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Install lower intake manifold (Refer to

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual REMOVAL
REMOVALÐVALVE STEM SEALS
NOTE: This procedure is done with the cylinder
head installed.
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Set engine basic timing to Top Dead Center
(TDC

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (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
DES

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (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

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC). For location of relay, refer to label
on underside of PDC cover.
(3) Start and run engine until it stalls.
(4) Attempt restarting eng