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Removal (Ram Van/wagon) Dodge Ram Van B1500

Mechanical ~223 words
  1. Release fuel pressure. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-2380-S03662640182000031700000) . Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and engine oil. Remove and discard oil filter.
  2. Remove engine cover, air cleaner and oil dipstick. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C lines at condenser, and plug openings. Remove A/C compressor. Disconnect fan shroud.
  3. Remove front bumper, grille and support brace. Disconnect coolant hoses. Remove radiator, condenser and support as an assembly.
  4. Remove upper fan shroud. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached, and set aside. Remove air pump, spark plug wires and distributor cap. Disconnect necessary electrical wiring, coolant hoses and vacuum hoses. Disconnect fuel lines. See «FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS»(ref-2380-S17575213182000031700000) . Remove air cleaner, throttle body, drive belts, generator, fan and fan pulley. Remove lower fan shroud.
  5. Remove intake manifold. See «INTAKE MANIFOLD»(ref-2380-S40309535552000031700000) . Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove exhaust pipe and heat shields. Disconnect transmission shift linkage. Remove crank sensor.
  6. On A/T models, remove transmission inspection cover. Mark torque converter-to-flexplate position for installation reference. Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. On M/T models, disconnect clutch release mechanism at clutch housing.
  7. Attach engine hoist to cylinder heads (at intake manifold flanges). On all models, support transmission using a floor jack. Remove transmission or clutch housing-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove engine mount bolts. Remove engine out front of vehicle.