2003 DODGE RAM wipers

(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 cooler (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS COOLER -
REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOV-
AL).
(7) Remove the A/C compressor with the lines
attached (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR -
REMOVAL). Set aside.
(8) If equipped, remove the condenser (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
A/C CONDENSER - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the washer fluid reservoir bottle (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
(10) Disconnect the top radiator hose.
(11) Remove the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove the fan shroud.
(13) Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
(14) Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
(15) Remove radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove the generator with the wire connec-
tions (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GEN-
ERATOR - REMOVAL).
(17) Remove the air cleaner.
(18) Disconnect the throttle linkage.
(19) Remove throttle body (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE BODY -
REMOVAL).
(20) Remove the upper intake manifold (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL).
(21) Remove the coil assemblies with the ignition
cables.
(22) Disconnect the heater hoses.
(23) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if
equipped.
(24) Perform the Fuel System Pressure release
procedure (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Disconnect
the fuel line (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(25) On Manual Transmission vehicles, remove the
shift lever.
(26) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(27) Remove the drain plug and drain the engine
oil.
(28) Loosen front engine mount thru-bolt nuts.(29) Remove the transmission cooler line brackets
from oil pan.
(30) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(31) Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter
motor (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/
STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
(32) Remove transmission.
(33) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(34) Install an engine lifting fixture.
(35) Remove engine from vehicle and install
engine assembly on a repair stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi-
tion in the engine compartment. Position the thru-
bolt into the support cushion brackets.
(2) Install an engine support fixture.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(4) Install Transmission.
(5) Install the starter and connect the starter
wires (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/
STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
(7) Install the transmission cooler line brackets
from oil pan.
(8) Tighten the Front mount thru-bolts and nuts to
102N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install the drain plug and tighten to 34 N´m
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Prime oil pump by squirting oil in the oil fil-
ter mounting hole and filling the J-trap of the front
timing cover. When oil is running out, install oil filter
that has been filled with oil.
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Remove engine lifting fixture.
(13) On Manual Transmission vehicles, install the
shift lever.
(14) Connect the fuel lines (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(15) Connect the heater hoses.
(16) Install the upper intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install the coil assemblies with the ignition
cables.
(18) Using a new gasket, install throttle body
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
THROTTLE BODY - INSTALLATION).
(19) Connect the throttle linkage.
(20) Install the air cleaner box.
9 - 362 ENGINE 8.0LDR
ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

(21) Install the generator and wire connections
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERA-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the upper crossmember.
(23) Install radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
(24) Connect the lower radiator hose.
(25) Install the transmission oil cooler (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/TRANSMISSION/TRANS COOLER -
INSTALLATION).
(26) Connect the transmission cooler lines.
(27) Connect the power steering hoses, if equipped.
(28) Install the fan shroud.
(29) Install the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(30) Connect the top radiator hose.
(31) Install the washer fluid reservoir bottle (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(32) If equipped, install the condenser (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).
(33) Install the A/C compressor with the lines
attached (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR -
INSTALLATION).
(34) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(35) Evacuate (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE) and charge the air conditioning system, if
equipped (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(36) Add coolant to the cooling system (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(37) Install the battery.
(38) Warm engine and adjust as required.
(39) Road test vehicle.SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
TORQUE CHART 8.0L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Camshaft SprocketÐBolt 75 55 Ð
Camshaft Thrust PlateÐ
Bolts22 16 Ð
Coil Pack BracketÐBolts 21 Ð 190
Connecting Rod CapÐBolts 61 45 Ð
Main BearingÐBolts
Step 1 27 20 Ð
Step 2 115 85 Ð
Crankshaft Pulley/DamperÐ
Bolt312 230 Ð
Crankshaft Rear Seal
RetainerÐ22 16 Ð
Bolts
Cylinder HeadÐBolts
Step 1 58 43 Ð
Step 2 143 105 Ð
Cylinder Head CoverÐBolts 16 Ð 144
Drive Plate to CrankshaftÐ
Bolts75 55 Ð
Drive Plate to Torque
ConverterÐ47 35 Ð
Bolts
EGR TubeÐNut 34 25 Ð
EGR ValveÐBolts 20 Ð 174
Engine Support Bracket/
InsulatorÐ68 50 Ð
Through Bolt
Engine Support Bracket/
Insulator to47 35 Ð
BlockÐBolts
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder
HeadÐ22 16 Ð
Bolt
Generator MountingÐBolt 41 30 Ð
Generator to Intake Manifold
Bracket41 30 Ð
ÐBolts
DRENGINE 8.0L 9 - 363
ENGINE 8.0L (Continued)

COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the washer hose.
(3) Remove the hood seal.
(4) Remove the six push pin fasteners from the
front of the grille. (Fig. 5)
(5) Remove the two rear corner screws and remove
the grilles.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the grill and install the two rear corner
screws.
(2) Install the six push pin fasteners along the
front of the grille.
(3) Install the hood seal.
(4) Connect the washer hose.
(5) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior name plates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge and one end of the name
plate to use as a guide for installation, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating name plate.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove and discard the name plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the name
plate attachment area of the body panel.
(2) Wipe area with a clean lint free cloth moist-
ened with a 50% solution of water and alcohol and
wipe dry immediately with a dry lint free cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on
back of name plate.
(4) Position name plate properly on the body
panel.
(5) Apply consistent and uniform pressure over the
entire surface of the name plate, with palm of hand.
(6) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.
Do not exceed 52ÉC (120ÉF) when heating name
plate.
Fig. 4 TIE DOWN CLEAT
1 - BOLTS (2)
2 - CLEAT
Fig. 5 COWL GRILLE
1 - PUSH PIN FASTENERS (6)
2 - COWL GRILLE
3 - SCREWS (2)
23 - 38 EXTERIORDR
CARGO BOX - TIE DOWN (Continued)

VOLUME CHECK - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, OIL PUMP..............21-563
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-42
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-42
WARNING - INSTALLATION.............23-88
WARNING - REMOVAL................23-88
WARNING - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS..........................23-1
WARNING - SERVICE WARNINGS........24-32
WARNING - WINDSHIELD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.......................23-88
WARNING, CLUTCH.....................6-2
WARNINGS, GENERAL..............8W-01-7
WARNINGS, RESTRAINT SYSTEM........8O-5
WARNINGS, WARNING - SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS........................23-1
WARNINGS, WARNING - SERVICE.......24-32
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-42
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-42
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION........................8R-9
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
INSTALLATION......................8R-11
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
OPERATION..........................8R-9
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH -
REMOVAL..........................8R-10
WASHER HOSES/TUBES - DESCRIPTION . . 8R-11
WASHER HOSES/TUBES - OPERATION....8R-11
WASHER NOZZLE - DESCRIPTION.......8R-12
WASHER NOZZLE - INSTALLATION......8R-12
WASHER NOZZLE - OPERATION.........8R-12
WASHER NOZZLE - REMOVAL..........8R-12
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - DESCRIPTION . . 8R-13
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - INSTALLATION . 8R-14
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - OPERATION . . . 8R-13
WASHER PUMP/MOTOR - REMOVAL.....8R-14
WASHER RESERVOIR - DESCRIPTION....8R-15
WASHER RESERVOIR - OPERATION......8R-15
WASHER SYSTEM - CLEANING, WIPER....8R-6
WASHER SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, WIPER.....................8R-6
WASHER SYSTEM - INSPECTION, WIPER . . 8R-7
WATER DRAINING AT FUEL FILTER -
STANDARD PROCEDURES..............14-57
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-77
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR - OPERATION . . . 14-78
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR - REMOVAL....14-78
WATER LEAKS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................23-1
WATER PUMP - 5.7L - INSTALLATION.....7-71
WATER PUMP - 5.7L - REMOVAL.........7-70
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - CLEANING........7-64
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - DESCRIPTION......7-62
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - INSPECTION.......7-64
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - INSTALLATION.....7-64
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - OPERATION.......7-62
WATER PUMP - 5.9L - REMOVAL.........7-63
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL -
CLEANING...........................7-67
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL -
DESCRIPTION........................7-67
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL -
INSPECTION.........................7-68
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL -
INSTALLATION........................7-68
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL -
OPERATION
..........................7-67
WATER PUMP - 5.9L DIESEL - REMOVAL
. . 7-67
WATER PUMP - DESCRIPTION
...........7-64
WATER PUMP - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING
........................7-62,7-67
WATER PUMP - OPERATION
.............7-64
WATER PUMP BYPASS - DESCRIPTION
....7-64
WATER PUMP BYPASS - OPERATION
......7-65
WATER PUMP BYPASS HOSE WITH AIR
CONDITIONING - INSTALLATION
..........7-70WATER PUMP BYPASS HOSE WITH AIR
CONDITIONING - REMOVAL.............7-68
WATER PUMP BYPASS HOSE WITHOUT
AIR CONDITIONING - INSTALLATION......7-70
WATER PUMP BYPASS HOSE WITHOUT
AIR CONDITIONING - REMOVAL..........7-69
WATER SEPARATOR - DESCRIPTION,
FUEL FILTER........................14-61
WATER SEPARATOR - INSTALLATION,
FUEL FILTER........................14-62
WATER SEPARATOR - OPERATION, FUEL
FILTER.............................14-61
WATER SEPARATOR - REMOVAL, FUEL
FILTER.............................14-61
WATER TO OIL COOLER - REMOVAL......7-74
WATERDAM - INSTALLATION......23-25,23-34
WATERDAM - REMOVAL..........23-25,23-34
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................8J-43
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR -
OPERATION.........................8J-43
WEAR - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN............9-165
WEAR INDICATORS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TREAD......................22-7
WEAR PATTERNS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-8
WEAR, STANDARD PROCEDURE -
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN.............9-76
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, DRIP
RAIL..............................23-91
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, FRONT
DOOR GLASS RUN.....................23-92
WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION, REAR
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-93
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, DRIP RAIL . . 23-91
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, FRONT
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-92
WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL, REAR
DOOR GLASS RUN...................23-93
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER -
INSTALLATION, A-PILLAR..............23-91
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER -
INSTALLATION, DRIP RAIL.............23-92
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER - REMOVAL,
A-PILLAR...........................23-91
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER - REMOVAL,
DRIP RAIL..........................23-92
WELD LOCATIONS - SPECIFICATIONS . . . 23-122
WHEEL - INSTALLATION, STEERING......19-15
WHEEL - REMOVAL, STEERING.........19-15
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - DESCRIPTION.......2-1
WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATION.........2-2
WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIAL TOOLS......2-7
WHEEL ANTILOCK - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, REAR.......................5-42
WHEEL BALANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TIRE....................22-4
WHEEL COVER - REMOVAL............22-14
WHEEL INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................22-11
WHEEL INSTALLATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DUAL REAR.............22-12
WHEEL REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................22-12
WHEEL RUNOUT - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TIRE.......................22-1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
FRONT..............................5-41
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, REAR...................5-43
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, FRONT.................5-42
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, REAR..................5-43
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - OPERATION,
FRONT..............................5-41
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
FRONT..............................5-41
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL,
REAR...............................5-42
WHEEL WITH MATCHING TIRE -
DESCRIPTION, FULL SIZE, SPARE.......22-15WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION, FRONT................23-41
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
INSTALLATION, REAR.................23-41
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
REMOVAL, FRONT....................23-40
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD -
REMOVAL, REAR.....................23-41
WHEELS - DESCRIPTION..............22-11
WHEELS - OPERATION................22-11
WIND NOISE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . . 23-2
WINDOW MOTOR - REMOVAL..........8N-22
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL -
INSTALLATION..................23-26,23-35
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL -
REMOVAL.....................23-26,23-35
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER -
INSTALLATION..................23-25,23-34
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER -
REMOVAL.....................23-25,23-34
WINDOW SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8N-22
WINDOW SWITCH - INSTALLATION......8N-23
WINDOW SWITCH - REMOVAL..........8N-23
WINDOWS - DESCRIPTION, POWER.....8N-21
WINDOWS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
POWER............................8N-21
WINDOWS - OPERATION, POWER.......8N-21
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
WARNING..........................23-88
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM - CLEANING....8R-6
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............8R-6
WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM -
INSPECTION.........................8R-7
WIPER ARM - DESCRIPTION...........8R-18
WIPER ARM - INSTALLATION...........8R-19
WIPER ARM - OPERATION.............8R-18
WIPER ARM - REMOVAL..............8R-18
WIPER BLADE - DESCRIPTION..........8R-19
WIPER BLADE - INSTALLATION.........8R-20
WIPER BLADE - OPERATION...........8R-19
WIPER BLADE - REMOVAL.............8R-19
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY -
DESCRIPTION.......................8R-20
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8R-21
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY -
INSTALLATION......................8R-21
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - OPERATION . . 8R-20
WIPER HIGH/LOW RELAY - REMOVAL....8R-21
WIPER MODULE - DESCRIPTION........8R-22
WIPER MODULE - INSTALLATION.......8R-23
WIPER MODULE - OPERATION..........8R-23
WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL...........8R-23
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - DESCRIPTION . . . 8R-25
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8R-26
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - INSTALLATION . . . 8R-26
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - OPERATION.....8R-25
WIPER ON/OFF RELAY - REMOVAL......8R-26
WIPERS/WASHERS - DESCRIPTION.......8R-1
WIPERS/WASHERS - OPERATION........8R-4
WIRE SPLICING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE
.....................8W-01-15
WIRING - DESCRIPTION, TRAILER TOW
. . 8L-22
WIRING DIAGRAMS - DESCRIPTION,
HOW TO USE
.....................8W-01-1
WIRING HARNESS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING
.........................8W-01-7
WIRING/TERMINAL, SPECIAL TOOLS
. . 8W-01-10
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING -
INSTALLATION, WATER PUMP BYPASS
HOSE
...............................7-70
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING -
REMOVAL, WATER PUMP BYPASS
HOSE
...............................7-69
WORN THREADS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE,
REPAIR DAMAGED OR
......9-186,9-232,9-289,
9-361,9-9,9-93
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