2003 DODGE RAM spark plugs

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE DIAGNOSIS - LUBRICATION
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS 1. Gaskets and O-Rings. 1.
(a) Misaligned or damaged. (a) Replace as necessary.
(b) Loose fasteners

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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 (1) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Disconnect the negative cable(s) from the bat-
tery.
(3) Inspect air cleaner, induct

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OS-US Item Identification Location of
.127 mm adjacent to
two
(.005 in.) 3/89tapped
holes on
each
end of
cylinder
head.
TORQUE
TORQUE CHART 5.9L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Camshaft Sproc

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTIONÐCYLINDER HEAD
The cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 6) are mounted
to the cylinder block using ten bolts. The spark plugs
are located in the peak of the wedge betwe

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST.

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (9) If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications.
Install the plugs and tighten to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(10) Install coil wire.
(11) Connect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(12) Connec

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS CHARTÐGASOLINE ENGINES
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK 1. Weak or dead battery 1. Charge/Replace