2003 DODGE RAM 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.
TAILPIPE
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
(Fig. 12).
(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.
(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.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TURBOCHARGER
BOOST PRESSURE
NOTE: This diagnostic procedure is to be used with
the DRB IIITwhile test driving the vehicle under
normal load and driving conditions.
Low turbocharger boost pressure can cause poor
engine performance and driveability concerns. The
following procedure will test the turbocharger boost
pressure.
Fig. 11 Tailpipe Removal/Installation
1 - ISOLATOR
2 - TAILPIPRE
3 - CLAMP
4 - MUFFLER
Fig. 12 TAILPIPE
1 - INSULATOR
2 - TAILPIPE
3 - CLAMP
4 - MUFFLER
5 - CLAMP
6 - INSULATOR
7 - INSULATOR
8 - INSULATOR
11 - 10 EXHAUST SYSTEMDR
TAILPIPE - 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)

(9) If the turbocharger is not to be installed imme-
diately, cover the opening to prevent material from
entering into the manifold.
(10) If replacing the turbocharger, transfer the
compressor outlet and clamp to the new assembly.
(11) Clean and inspect the sealing surface.
CAUTION: The turbocharger is only serviced as an
assembly. Do not attempt to repair the turbocharger
as turbocharger and/or engine damage can result.
CLEANING
Clean the turbocharger and exhaust manifold
mounting surfaces with a suitable scraper.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the turbocharger and exhaust
manifold gasket surfaces. Replace stripped or eroded
mounting studs.
(1) Visually inspect the turbocharger for cracks.
The following cracks are NOT acceptable:
²Cracks in the turbine and compressor housing
that go completely through.
²Cracks in the mounting flange that are longer
than 15 mm (0.6 in.).
²Cracks in the mounting flange that intersect
bolt through-holes.
²Two (2) Cracks in the mounting flange that are
closer than 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) together.
(2) Visually inspect the impeller and compressor
wheel fins for nicks, cracks, or chips. Note: Some
impellers may have a factory placed paint mark
which, after normal operation, appears to be a crack.
Remove this mark with a suitable solvent to verify
that it is not a crack.
(3) Visually inspect the turbocharger compressor
housing for an impeller rubbing condition (Fig. 20).
Replace the turbocharger if the condition exists.
(4) Measure the turbocharger axial end play:
(a) Install a dial indicator as shown in (Fig. 21).
Zero the indicator at one end of travel.
(b) Move the impeller shaft fore and aft and
record the measurement. Allowable end play is
0.026 mm (0.0001 in.) MIN. and 0.127 mm (0.005
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. 22).
(b) Gently push the compressor 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 0.33
mm (0.013 in.) MIN. and 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) MAX.
If the recorded measurement falls outside these
specifications, replace the turbocharger assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the turbocharger. Apply anti-seize to the
studs and then tighten the turbocharger mounting
nuts to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the oil drain tube to the turbocharger
(Fig. 19). Tighten the drain tube bolts to 24 N´m (18
ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 20 Inspect Compressor Housing for Impeller
Rubbing Condition
Fig. 21 Measure Turbocharger Axial End Play
11 - 14 EXHAUST SYSTEMDR
TURBOCHARGER (Continued)

(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 to 24
N´m (18 ft. 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. 18). Tighten the clamp to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(8) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
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.
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND
PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION
The charge air system (Fig. 23) consists of the
charge air cooler piping, charge air cooler and intake
air grid heater.
The charge air cooler is a heat exchanger that uses
air flow from vehicle motion to dissipate heat from
the intake air. As the turbocharger increases air
pressure, the air temperature increases. Lowering
the intake air temperature increases engine effi-
ciency and power.
OPERATION
Intake air is drawn through the air cleaner and
into the turbocharger compressor housing. Pressur-ized air from the turbocharger then flows forward
through the charge air cooler located in front of the
radiator. From the charge air cooler the air flows
back into the intake manifold.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHARGE AIR
COOLER SYSTEM - LEAKS
Low turbocharger boost pressure and low engine
performance can be caused by leaks in the charge air
cooler or it's plumbing. Fuel staining on the exhaust
manifold can also be an indication that there are
leaks in the air system.The following procedure out-
lines how to check for leaks in the charge air cooler
system.
(1) Loosen clamp and remove air inlet hose from
turbocharger.
(2)
Insert Special Tool 9022 Adapter into the turbo-
charger inlet. Tighten tool clamp to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not apply more than 138 kPa (20 psi)
air pressure to the charge air cooler system, sever
damage to the charge air cooler system may occur.
(3) Connect a regulated air supply to air fitting on
Special Tool 9022 Adapter. Set air pressure to a Max-
imum of 138 kPa (20 psi).
(4) Using soapy water check the rubber sleeves,
charge air cooler and intake manifold for leaks.
REMOVAL
WARNING: IF THE ENGINE WAS JUST TURNED
OFF, THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM TUBES MAY BE
HOT.
Fig. 22 Measure Turbocharger Bearing Radial
Clearance
1 - FEELER GAUGE
Fig. 23 Intake Air Circulation
1 - CHARGE AIR COOLER
2 - AIRFILTER
3 - TURBOCHARGER
DREXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 15
TURBOCHARGER (Continued)

(1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Discharge the A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE) and remove the A/C condenser
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - REMOVAL) (if A/C
equipped).
(3) Remove the transmission auxiliary cooler
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS
COOLER - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the boost tubes from the charge air
cooler (Fig. 24).
(5) Remove the charge air cooler bolts. Pivot the
charge air cooler forward and up to remove.
CLEANING
CAUTION: Do not use caustic cleaners to clean the
charge air cooler. Damage to the charge air cooler
will result.
NOTE: If internal debris cannot be removed from
the cooler, the charge air cooler MUST be replaced.(1) If the engine experiences a turbocharger failure
or any other situation where oil or debris get into the
charge air cooler, the charge air cooler must be
cleaned internally.
(2) Position the charge air cooler so the inlet and
outlet tubes are vertical.
(3) Flush the cooler internally with solvent in the
direction opposite of normal air flow.
(4)
Shake the cooler and lightly tap on the end
tanks with a rubber mallet to dislodge trapped debris.
(5) Continue flushing until all debris or oil are
removed.
(6) Rinse the cooler with hot soapy water to
remove any remaining solvent.
(7) Rinse thoroughly with clean water and blow
dry with compressed air.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the charge air cooler for cracks,
holes, or damage. Inspect the tubes, fins, and welds
for tears, breaks, or other damage. Replace the
charge air cooler if damage is found.
Pressure test the charge air cooler, using Charge
Air Cooler Tester Kit #3824556. This kit is available
through CumminstService Products. Instructions
are provided with the kit.
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/PLUMB-
ING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION). Recharge
A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Connect the battery negative cables.
(6) Start engine and check for boost system leaks.
Fig. 24 Air Intake System Tubes
1 - BOLT
2 - CHARGE AIR COOLER
3 - CLAMP
4 - BOOST TUBE
11 - 16 EXHAUST SYSTEMDR
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND PLUMBING (Continued)

FRAMES & BUMPERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BUMPERS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE...............1
FRONT AIR DAM
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................3
REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRAME
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LIGHT DUTY
FRONT FRAME RAIL TIP REPLACEMENT....4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDROFORM
FENDER RAIL REPAIR.................12
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REAR FRAME
H-SECTION REPLACEMENT.............15SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - FRAME DIMENSIONS . . . 17
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE............23
FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................25
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL.............................25
INSTALLATION.........................25
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
FRONT TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
BUMPERS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Front bumper center bracket nuts 95 70 Ð
Front bumper stud plate nuts 95 70 Ð
License plate hitch reinforcement bolts 54 40 Ð
Rear bumper support bracket stud plate nuts 54 40 Ð
Rear bumper support bracket to hitch bolts 54 40 Ð
Rear bumper to hitch bolts 54 40 Ð
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 1

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 102 75 Ð
Front skid plate bolts 34 25 Ð
Lower bumper support bracket bolt 54 40 Ð
Radiator crossmember bolts - lower 28 21 Ð
Radiator crossmember bolts - upper 28 21 Ð
Rear crossmember - 2WD 102 75 Ð
Rear crossmember - 4WD 102 75 Ð
Rear spring shackle bolts 163 120 Ð
Spare tire winch bolts 41 30 Ð
Trailer hitch reinforcement bracket bolt 170 125 Ð
Transfercase skid plate bolts 34 25 Ð
Transercase skid plate crossmember bolts 34 25 Ð
Transmission mount to crossmember nuts 61 45 Ð
FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove the front skid plate, if equipped. (Refer
to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID
PLATE - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember.
(Fig. 29) or (Fig. 30)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the crossmember.
(2) Install the bolts;
²On 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to 61 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.).
²On 4WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to 102 N´m
(75 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 29 FRONT CROSSMEMBER - 2WD
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (2 PER SIDE)
DRFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 23
FRAME (Continued)

FUEL SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS....................1
FUEL INJECTION - GAS...................24FUEL DELIVERY - DIESEL.................56
FUEL INJECTION - DIESEL................79
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE...................2
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE..............3
TORQUE - FUEL SYSTEM...............3
SPECIAL TOOLS
FUEL SYSTEM........................5
FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION..........................6
OPERATION............................6
FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT / SENSOR
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................8
FUEL LINES
DESCRIPTION..........................8
QUICK CONNECT FITTING
DESCRIPTION..........................8
STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT
FITTINGS............................8FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
FUEL PUMP MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
FUEL RAIL
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................18
FUEL TANK
DESCRIPTION.........................20
OPERATION...........................20
REMOVAL- EXCEPT DIESEL..............20
INSTALLATION - EXCEPT DIESEL..........22
INLET FILTER
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
DESCRIPTION
The fuel delivery system consists of:
²a fuel pump module containing the electric fuel
pump, fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator, fuel gauge
sending unit (fuel level sensor) and a secondary fuel
filter located at the bottom of the pump module
²fuel tubes/lines/hoses
²a combination fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator²quick-connect fittings
²fuel injector rail
²fuel tank
²fuel tank filler/vent tube assembly
²fuel tank filler tube cap
²accelerator pedal
²throttle cable
Certain fuel delivery components can be found in
(Fig. 1).
DRFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 1

(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 engine until it will no
longer run.
(5) Turn ignition key to OFF position.
CAUTION: Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be performed to
relieve high pressure fuel from within fuel rail. Do
not attempt to use following steps to relieve this
pressure as excessive fuel will be forced into a cyl-
inder chamber.
(6) Unplug connector from any fuel injector.
(7) Attach one end of a jumper wire with alligator
clips (18 gauge or smaller) to either injector terminal.
(8) Connect other end of jumper wire to positive
side of battery.(9) Connect one end of a second jumper wire to
remaining injector terminal.
CAUTION: Powering an injector for more than a few
seconds will permanently damage the injector.
(10) Momentarily touch other end of jumper wire
to negative terminal of battery for no more than a
few seconds.
(11) Place a rag or towel below fuel line quick-con-
nect fitting at fuel rail.
(12) Disconnect quick-connect fitting at fuel rail.
Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
(13) Return fuel pump relay to PDC.
(14) One or more Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)
may have been stored in PCM memory due to fuel
pump relay removal. The DRBtscan tool must be
used to erase a DTC.
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
339 kPa +/- 34 kPa (49.2 psi +/- 2 psi).
TORQUE - FUEL SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION N-m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Accelerator Pedal Bracket
Mounting12 - 105
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor Bracket-to-Battery
Tray Bolts3-30
Crankshaft Position
Sensor - 3.7L28 21 -
Crankshaft Position
Sensor - 4.7L28 21 -
Crankshaft Position
Sensor - 5.7L12 - 105 (+/-20)
Crankshaft Position
Sensor - 5.9L8-70
Crankshaft Position
Sensor - 8.0L8-70
Camshaft Position Sensor
- 3.7L12 - 106
Camshaft Position Sensor
- 4.7L12 - 106
Camshaft Position Sensor
- 5.7L12 9 105 (+/-) 20
Camshaft Position Sensor
- 8.0L6-50
DRFUEL DELIVERY - GAS 14 - 3
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS (Continued)