Dodge D250 1990 User manual

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SERVICE
MANUAL
REAR
WHEEL DRIVE
RAM TRUCK
Diesel
Supplement
4^
CHRYSLER
WMOTORS

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
1990
DieselSupplement
Service
Manual
DODGE
TRUCKS
CHRYSLER
MOTORS
CUMMINS
ENGINE
COMPANY,INC.
No
part
ofthispublicationmaybereproduced,storedina retrievalsystem
ortransmittedinanyform,orbyanymeans,electronic,mechanical,
photocopying,recording,orotherwise
without
theprior
written
permission
ofChrysler
Motors
andCumminsEngineCompany,Inc.
Chrysler
Motors
andCumminsEngineCompany,Inc.reservethe
right
to
changetestingprocedures,specifications,diagnosis,orrepairmethods
atany
time
without
priornoticeorincurringobligation.
LlthoinU.S.A.Copyright© 1988
Chrysler
Motors
andCumminsEngineCompany,Inc.

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel

CHRYSLER
MOTORSFOREWORD
DODGE
TurboDieselPage3
FOREWORD
SECTION
TITLE
Theinformationcontainedin
this
service
manual
has
been
preparedfortheprofessionalautomotivetechnicianin-
volvedindailyrepairoperations.
Information
inthismanual
is
divided
into
groups.
Each
group
covers
a generalvehicle
system
(brakes,steering,body,etc.).
Each
group
is
further
dividedto
address
individualcomponentsor
systems
within
thegroup.
TheComponentami
System
Index
will
assist
you
in
locat-
ingthecorrectgroupforthecomponentorsystemyoure-
quire.
These
groupscontaingeneralinformation,diagnosis,
testing,adjustment,removalandinstallation,
assembly
and
disassembly
proceduresforthecomponents.
The
diagnosis
charts
inthe
"Engine
Section"
aredesigned
tohelpyoulocateandcorrectproblems
with
a systematic
approach.Thetablocatoratthe
right
sideofthispage
will
helpyoutoquicklylocatethefirstpageofeachgroup.The
first pageofeachgroupcontainsanalphabeticalindexto
assist
in
thelocationofthecomponentor
system.
Theinformation,descriptions,testingproceduresand
specifications
wereineffectatthe
time
thismanualwas
released
forprinting.
Information
describing
theoperationand
use
ofstandard
andoptionalequipment
is
included
in
theOperatingInstruc-
tionsandProduct
Information
manuallocatedIntheglove
box.
Introduction
0LubricationandMaintenance
5
ServiceBrakes
6Clutch
7CoolingSystem
8ElectricalSystem
9
Base
EngineComponents
11ExhaustSystemandIntake
Manifold
14FuelSystem
19Steering
21Transmission
24HeatingandAirConditioning
25
Emission
ControlSystem

Introduction
Page
4 CHRYSL£RMOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel
Introduction
Aboutthe
Manual
The
proceduresinthismanualweredevelopedforan
in-ehassis
and
out~of-ehassis
environment.Theinformation
has
beengroupedbythemainengine
systems.
TheTableofContentsdefinesthe
systems.
Theindexatthe
beginningof
each
section
subdivides
the
instructions
forthe
various
componentsofthe
system.
Wrench
sizes
and
special
toolsareidentifiedinthe
procedures
as
needed.
Howto
Use
the
Manual
The
organizationofthismanualisbasedonthetroubleshootinglogicpresentedinSection9A.Tofixa problem,
find
thelogicchartfortheparticular
symptom.
Follow
the
steps
specified
until
theproblem
is
corrected.
The
left
columnofthechartsindicatea probable
cause.
The
right
columnprovidesa briefdescriptionofthe
corrective
action
with
a referencetotherepairprocedureor
diagnostic
discussion
whenappropriate.
The
logic
charts
reflectthree
basic
considerations:
1.
Assumes
theengine
has
provided
satisfactory
service
priortotheproblem.
2.
Performingthe
easiest
things
first.
3.Mostlogical
cause
in
descending
order.
Iftheproblem
occurs
with
a newengineor
after
repairoftheengine,the
diagnostics
discussion
foreachmajor
system
will
provide
guidance
for
sorting
outthe
cause
oftheproblem.

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MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel Introduction
Page
5
Generic
Symbols
The
followinggroupof
symbols
havebeenusedinthismanualtohelpcommunicatethe
intent
oftheinstructions.
Whenoneofthe
symbols
appears,
it
conveys
themeaningdefinedbelow.
WARNING- Seriouspersonalinjuryorextensivepropertydamagecanresultifthewarning
instructions
arenotfollowed.
A
CAUTION-
Minor
personal
injury
can
resultora part,an
assembly
ortheengine
can
bedamaged
ifthecautioninstructionsarenotfollowed.
WIndicatesa REMOVALor
DISASSEMBLY
step.
INSPECTION
isrequired.
Indicates
anINSTALLATIONor
ASSEMBLY
step.
CLEAN
the
part
orassembly.
PERFORM
a mechanicalor
time
MEASUREMENT.
LUBRICATE
the
part
orassembly.
si
Indicates
that
a WRENCHorTOOL
SIZE
will
begiven.
TIGHTEN
toa specifictorque.
PERFORM
anelectricalMEASUREMENT.
Refer
toanotherlocationinthismanualoranotherpublicationforadditionalinformation.
The
componentweighs23kg[50lb]ormore.Toavoidpersonalinjury,usea hoistorget
assistance
to
lift
thecomponent.

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Definition
ofTerms
The
following
isa listofguidelinesforeachprocedureinthe"Repair
Sections"
oftheTroubleshootingandRepair
Manual,Theprocedure
will
begivenfirst;
followed
bya
definition
ofthestepor
steps
involved.
-Check- Examinea componentor
system
fordamage,
excessive
wear,
accuracy,
safety,orperformance.
•Inspect- Examinea componentordimensiontomakesureitmeetstherequiredspecifications.
•Test- Checkorcomparetheperformanceofa componentor
system
toestablishedspecifications.
-Adjust- Completethe
necessary
steps
tosetoradjustthecomponent,
assemblies,
orsystemintherequired
settingorposition.
•VisuallyInspect- Lookforanyobviousdamageorproblem.
•Remove-Takeoffa componentor
assembly.
•Clean- Remove
dirt,
greaseor
other
contamination.
«
Disassemble
- Takethecomponentor
assembly
apart.
•Repair- Restorea componentor
assembly
toa serviceablecondition
within
theestablishedspecifications.
NOTE:
Onlythe
easiest
andsimplestrepairs
will
bemadetoa componentor
assembly.
Ifa componentorassembly
mustbe
rebuilt,
itmustbereplaced
with
a neworreconditionedcomponentor
assembly.
•Replace- Installa new,
properly
rebuilt
reconditionedcomponentorassemblyinplaceofonewhichis
removed.
•Install- Placea componentor
assembly
in
thecorrectposition.
Star
Pattern
TorqueSequence

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel
Introduction
Page
7
Illustrations
TheillustrationsusedIntheDiagnosis
Sections
ofthismanualareintendedtogiveanexampleofa problem,show
what
tolookforandwheretolookfortheproblem.
Most
oftheillustrationsaregenericand
might
notlookexactly
liketheengineorpartsusedinyourapplication.Someillustrationscontain
symbols
toindicateanactionrequired
andanacceptableorunacceptablecondition.
TheillustrationsusedintheReplacement
Sections
areintendedtoshowreplacementprocedureswhentheengine
is
installedina
chassis.
Theillustrationmay
differ
from
yourapplicationbuttheproceduregiven
will
bethe
same.
Acceptable

Introduction
Page8
CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel
GeneralSafetyInstructions
Important
Safety
Notice
Read
amiunderstandallsafetyprecautionsandwarnings
before
performing
repairs.
This
symbolappearsinthemanualwhena
potential
safetyhazard
exists
that
cancausepersonalinjuryordeath.
These
hazardsarenotalwaysapparenttoa trainedmechanic.ItisnotpossibleforChryslerMotors/Cummins
Engine
Co.,Inc.
toanticipateevery
possible
circumstance
that
caninvoivea
potential
hazard.
WARNING;ChryslerMotors/CumminsEngineCompany,Inc.doesnotrecommendorauthorizeany
modificationsorrepairstoenginesorcomponentsexceptforthosedetailedinChrysler/Cummins
Service
information.
Inparticular,unauthorizedrepairtosafety-relatedcomponentscancausepersonalinjury.Belowisa
partial
listingofcomponents
classified
assafety-related.
•CoolingFan
•FanHub
Assembly
•Fan
Mounting
Brackets)
•Fan
Mounting
Capscrews
•FanHubSpindle
•Flywheel
-Flywheel
Mounting
Capscrews
•FuelShutoff
Assemblies
•FuelSupplyTubes
•LiftingBrackets
-
Throttle
Controls
•Turbocharger
Compressor
Casing
•TurbochargerOilDrainUne(s)
•TurbochargerOilSupplyUne(s)
•TurbochargerTurbineCasing
•
Vibration
Damper
Mounting
Capscrews

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel Introduction
Page9
GeneralSafetyInstructions
Important
SafetyNotice
Read
andunderstandaiiofthesafetyprecautionsamiwarningsbeforeperforminganyrepair.Thislistcontainsthe
generalsafetyprecautions
that
mustbefollowedtoprovidepersonalsafety.
Special
safetyprecautionsareIncluded
in
theprocedureswhentheyapply.
Warning;ThisistheWARNINGSYMBOL,itappearsinthemanualwhena potentialsafetyhazardexists
that
can
causepersonalinjuryordeath.Thesehazardsarenotalwaysapparenttoa trainedmechanic.
Note;
ItIsnotpossibleforChrysler
Motors
andCumminsEngineCompany,inc.toanticipateeverypossible
circumstance
that
caninvolvea potentialhazard.
J^Be
sure
theworkareasurroundingtheproduct
is
safe.
Beawareofhazardousconditions
that
canexist.
Always
wearprotective
glasses
amiprotective
shoes
whenworking.
A,Donotwearloose-fittingor
torn
clothing.Removealljewelry
such
as
rings,
watches,etc.,whenworking.
A
Disconnect
the
battery
amidischargeanycapacitorsbeforebeginninganyrepairwork.Puta "DoNotOperate"
tag intheoperator'scompartmentoronthecontrols.
AUseONLYtheproperenginebarringtechniquesformanually
rotating
theengine.Donot
attempt
to
rotate
the
enginebypullingorpryingonthetan. Thispracticecancauseseriouspersonalinjury,propertydamage,or
damagetothefan blade(s),causingprematurefanfailure.
A
Ifanenginehasbeenoperatingandthecoolantishot,allowtheenginetocoolbeforeyouslowlyloosenthe
-Jm
filler capandrelievethe
pressure
from
thecooling
system.
•
Donotworkonanything
that
issupportedONLYby
lift
jacks
ora hoistAlwaysuseblocksorproper
stands
to
supporttheproductbeforeperformingany
service
work.
•
Relieveall
pressure
intheair,oil,andthecooling
systems
beforeany
lines,
fittings,
orrelateditemsareremoved
ordisconnected.Bealertforpossiblepressurewhendisconnectinganydevice
from
a system
that
utilizes
pressure.
Donot
check
for
pressure
leaks
with
yourhand.
High
pressure
oilorfuelcan
cause
personalinjury.
•
Topreventsuffocationandfrostbite,wearprotectiveclothingandONLYdisconnectliquidrefrigerant
(freon)
lines
ina wellventilatedarea.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,usea hoistorget
assistance
when
lifting
components
that
weigh23kg(50lbs)or
more.Besureallchains,hooks,
slings,
etc.,areingoodconditionandareofthecorrectcapacity.Besure
t
hooks
arepositionedcorrectly.Always
use
a spreaderbarwhen
necessary.
The
lifting
hooksmustnotbeside-
loaded.
Corrosion
inhibitorcontainsalkali.Donotgetthe
substance
inyour
eyes.
Avoidprolongedorrepeatedcontact
•
with
skin.
Donotswallowinternally.In
case
ofcontact,immediately
wash
skin
with
soapamiwater.In
case
of
contact,immediately
flood
eyes
with
largeamountsofwaterfora minimumof15minutes.IMMEDIATELY
CALL
A PHYSICIAN.
KEEP
OUTOF
REACH
OFCHILDREN.
•
Napthaand
Methyl
EthylKetone(MEK)areflammable materialsandmustbeused
with
caution.Followthe
manufacturer'sinstructionstoprovidecompletesafetywhen
using
thesematerials.
KEEP
OUTOF
REACH
OF
CHILDREN.

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CHRYSLER
MOTORS
Page
10
DODGE
TurboDiesel
General
SafetyInstructions
•
Toavoidburns,beaiertforhotpartsonproducts
that
havejustbeenturned
OFF,
andhotfluidsin
lines,
tubes,
andcompartments.
A
Always
use
tools
that
areingoodcondition.Besureyouunderstandhowto
use
them
beforeperformingany
service
work.UseONLYgenuineMOPARreplacementparts.
A
Always
usethesamefastener
part
number(orequivalent)whenreplacing
fasteners.
Donotusea fastenerof
less
qualityifreplacementsare
necessary.
A
Neversprayorpour
diesei
fuel,flammableliquid,startingfluids(ether)
into
theaircleaner
canister,
airintake
piping,orturbochargerinletinan
attempt
tostartthe
vehicle.
Never
use
gasolineorotherflammablematerialsto
clean
parts.Always
use
approvedcleaning
solvents.
•
Donotusealcoholorgasolineasa fuelblendingagent.Theycanbeunstableundercertainconditionsandbe
hazardous
or
explosive
whenmixed
with
diesei
fuel.

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel
Introduction
•Page*
1-1
GeneralRepairInstructions
TheDodgeRam/CumminsTurbo5.9Liter
Diesel
engineincorporatesthelatest
diesei
technology,yetit
is
designed
toberepairedusingexistingrepairpractices
performed
to
quality
standards.
FollowAllSafetyinstructions
Noted
intheProceduresi:A
Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforcleaningsolventsandother
substances
usedduringtherepairof
theengine.
Also,
be
sure
tousegoodsafety
practices
with
toolsandequipment.
Providea CleanEnvironmentandFollowtheCleaningInstructionsSpecifiedintheProcedures.
Cleanliness
isvery
important
duringtherepairofa dieseiengine.Contaminationoftheengineduringrepair
will
reducethe
life
ofanengine.
PerformtheInspectionsSpecifiedintheProcedures.
Replacementofwornanddamagedpartsisalso
necessary
fora
successful
repair- theenginecannotbe
better
than
itscomponents.
Use
GenuineMOPARServicePartsand
Assemblies.
Theassemblyinstructionshavebeen
written
forreusingasmanypartsand
assemblies
asispractical.
When
itis
necessary
toreplacea
part
or
assembly,
theprocedureisbasedontheuseofneworreconditionedparts.Allofthe
repair
service
described
inthismanual
is
available
from
allDodgetruckdealerlocations.
FollowtheSpecified
Disassembly
andAssembly
Procedures
toAvoidCausingDamagetothePartsandtoBeSure
ThattheComponentsAreCorrectly
Assembled
andTightened.

Introduction
Page12
CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGETurboDiesel
ComponentandSystem
Index
Name
. . .... Group
A/C
SystemComponents24
AirConditioning, 24
Alternator
8
Battery0
Belt,Drive
0,7,8,9
Brakes
(VacuumPump). 5
Capacities0
Camshaft9
ClassificationofLubricants0
Clutch6
CoolingSystem. 7
ConnectingRods9
Crankshaft
Main
Bearing, 9
Crankshaft
Main
Journal9
Electrical8
Electrical
Wiring
andComponent
Identification
8
Emission
ControlSystem25
Engines
* 9
EngineAirCleaner0,11
EngineBlock
Heater
7
EngineFront
Mounts
9
EngineLubrication0,9
Equipment
Identification
Label
Intro.
EngineSerial
Number
Intro.
EngineRearSupport9
Exhaust
Systemand
Intake
Manifold
11
Fan
7
FiveSpeedTransmission21
FuelDeliverySystem14
FuelFilter14
FuelPump14
FuelSystem14
FuelTank„ 14
GeneralSafetyInstructions-
Intro.
Instrument
PanelandGauges8
Lubricationand
Maintenance
0
Metric
ThreadandGrade
Identification
Intro.,
9
NoiseControlSystems0
OilChangePeriods0
OilFilters.,0
OilPan9
OilPump9
PartsandLubricationRecommendations0
Pistons,
Pins,
Rings9

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MOTORS
Introduction
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Turbo
DieselPage13
PowerSteeringPump5,19
Radiator7
RockerArmsandShaftAssembly- 9
Specifications0,9
Start
Motor
8
StarterRelay8
Symbols,
Fuses
andConnectors, - 8
Thermostat, , ....7
Timing
GearCoverandOBSeal• 9
TorqueReferences9
Transmission21
Transmission
Identification
Intro.
TransmissionOilCoder7
ValvesandSprings9
Valve
Timing
9
Vehicle
Identification
Plate
Intro.
VehicleSafety
Certification
Labels• • •
Intro.
V.I.N.
CodeChart
Intro.
Water
Pump. • • 7
Wiring
Diagrams8

Introduction
Page
14
O
Dodge
Fargo
"Plymouth
DcSOTD
O
MARCAS
REG
TMS
REG
U.S.PAT.
OFF.
MODEL.
MAX
GVW
GROSS
VEHICLE
WEIGHT(QVW)IS
TOTAL
WEIGHTOF
WCOBPOFU
THE
VEHICLE
INCLUDING
OPTIONS,
DRIVER,
PASSENGERS,
BODY
&
PAYLOAD.
"SEE
OPERATORS
MANUAL
PACKAGE
FOR
SPECIFIC
EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED
FOR
A
GIVEN
GVWRATING.
WARRANTY
VOIDIFANY
RATINGS
ARE
EXCEEDED
FOR
THE
_
ACTUAL
GVW&
GAWR
RATINGS
OF
THIS
VEHICLE.
SEE
THE
Q
SAFETY
CERTIFICATION
LABEL
MADEINU.S.A. o
CHRYSLER
W
CORPORATION
MODELS
EQUIPMENT
IDENTIFICATION
V.I.N.
CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
TurboDiesel
VEHICLE
ANDCOMPONENTIDENTIFICATION
Vehicle
IdentificationNumber:For1990,
(V.I.N.)
will
consist
of17elements(numbersandletters)embossedona plate,
locatedontheupper
left
corneroftheinstrumentpanel,near
thewindshield.Referto1990"V.I.N.CodeChart",for
Alpha/Digit
positions
andV.I.N,interpretations.
The
VehicleIdentificationNumberislocatedontheVehicle
IdentificationPlate,EquipmentIdentificationPlateandonthe
applicableU.S.Federal
Motor
VehicleSafetyStandards
"Certification
Label"
andFrame
Rail.
Vehicle
IdentificationPlateThevehicleidentificationplateas
shown
isattachedtotherearfaceofthedriver'sdoor,oron
thepost,onailmodels.
Equipment
IdentificationPlate
The
equipmentidentificationplateasshowncontains
informationregardingthe
vehicle:
model,wheel
base,
V.I.N.
(VehicleIdentificationNumber),T.O.N.(OrderNumber),andall
productionor
special
equipmentonthevehiclewhenitwas
shipped
from
thefactory.Alwaysrefertothisplatewhen
orderingparts.ThelocationoftheequipmentIdentification
Plate
isas
follows:
Model
Location
ConventionalCabHoodInnerSurface
jDATEOF
MFGRjjeVWR
GAWR
FRONTII
WITH
TIRES
RIMS'
AT' "
l^i'cbEE
GAWR
REArl|
WITH
TIRES
RIMS
AT
JJPS1
CODE
SlNGi^flUALjTl
VEHICLE
NUMBER
I
VEHICLE
TYPE
Vehicle
SafetyCertification
Labels
A
vehiclesafetycertificationlabelisattachedtotherearfacing
ofthedriver'sdooronallmodels.Thislabel
reflects
thedateof
manufacturenumericallymonthandyear,
Gross
Vehicle
WeightRating(GVWR),
Gross
AxleWeightRating(GAWR)
front,
Gross
AxleWeightRating(GAWR)rearandVehicle
IdentificationNumber
(VIN).
A Month-Day-Hour(MDH)number
is
includedonthislabeland
indicates
the
Month,
DayandHour
ofmanufacture.
This
labelwhenapplied,verifiesvehicleconformationtoalt
applicableFederal
Motor
VehicleSafetyStandardsineffecton
thedateofmanufacture.
Allcommunicationsorinquiriesregardingthevehicleshould
include
theMonth-Day-HourandVehicleIdentificationNumber.
\

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DODGE
TurboDiesel introduction
Page
15
Engine
SerialNumber
Parts
ReplacementInformation On5.9Liter
diesei
engines,
theengineserialnumberislocatedonthe
left
front
cornerof
theengine.Theengine
serial
numberisstampedintothedata
platelocatedonthegear
housing.
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(«e.
BljtoiI
C.I.OJ
L.-
SefitsCM.
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|N-W
inBrt
"^HP
160w 2500
n*.,!**,
153624
Fu«i
rat.
«tm«fHP
7JJQ mm'dlroke
SSXttlL.
07/14/89
"°*'"M"
6BT-6.9
Transmission
Identification
Operationrequirementsare,insome
instances,
differentfor
each
vehicleandenginecombinationandsomeinternalparts
willbedifferent.Therefore,whenreplacingparts,refertothe
numberstampedon
left
sideofthe
transmission
oilpanflange.
See
Group21ofthismanualforadditionaiinformation.For
manualtransmissionmodels,anidentificationnumberis
permanentlystampedintotherightsideofthe
transmission
case
ora metaltaglocatedontheupperrightsideofthe
transmission.
Fastener
Classification
MetricThreadandGradeIdentificationMetricandinch
threadnotations
differ
slightly.
Commonmetricfastenerstrengthproperty
classes
are8.8and
12.9
with
the
class
identification
embossed
ontheheadofeach
bolt.Inchstrength
classes
range
from
grade5 to8
with
line
identification
embossed
oneachbolthead
as
shown.
Markings
correspond
totwolines
less
thantheactualgrade(i.e.grade8
boltwillexhibit6 embossedlinesonthebolthead).Some
metricnutswillbemarked
with
single
digit
strength
identificationnumbersonthenutface.
[Inch]Bolts—Identificationmarks
correspond
tobolt
strength—increasing
numbers
represent
increasing
strength.
MetricBolts—Identification
class
numbers
cor-
respond
tobolt
strength—increasing
numbers
represent
increasing
strength.

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Metric
System
Artwork,
specifications,and
tightening
referencesinthisService
Manual
are
identified
inthemetricsystemandin
the[standard-inch]system.
Duringanymaintenanceorrepairprocedures,itis
important
tosalvagemetricfasteners(nuts,bolts,etc.)for
reassembly.IfthefastenerIsnotsalvageable,a fastenerofequivalentspecificationshouldbe
used.
Caution:Useofanincorrectfastenermayresultincomponentdamageorpersonalinjury.
Themetricsystemisbasedonquantitiesofone,ten,onehundred,one
thousand,
andonemillion.
Metric
Prefixes
Mega-
(M)means
million
Kilo-
(K)meansthousand
Deci-
(D)means
tenth
Centl-
(C)meanshundredth
Mill!
- (M)meansthousandth

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DODGE
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Diesei
introduction
Page
17
1990V.I.N.
CODE
CHARTS
-
TRUCKS
Position
1
2
3
4
Code
Options Interpretation
...........
1=
United
States
..Country
of
Origin
B=Dodge
Make
7=Truck
Type
of
Vehicle
K=8001-9000..............GVWRand
L=9001-10000
Hydraulic
Brakes
M=10001-14000
W=Hydraulic
Brakes
5
E=Ram
Pickup4x2
Truck
Line
E=Ram
Chassis
Cab
4x2
M=Power
Ram
Pickup
4x4
M=Power
Ram
Chassis
Cab4x4
6
2=250
Series
3=350
76=ConventionalCabBody
8
8=5.9
Liter
Diesel,
160Hp,
Cummins
Engine
9• (1thru9,0,orX).
"Check
DigitforVIN
Verification"
10L=1990
Model
Year
11S=DodgeCity
Assembly
Plant
12
thru
17
(6
digits)
Sequence
Number
1990
DODGE
Ram
Pickup
and
Chassis
Cab
Model
Line-Up
andWeights
Model
Vehicle
Wheelbase
GVWR
Payload
Curb
NameFamily
Allowance
Weight
Ram
Pick-ups
4x2
D250D-2 131 3979
4005
8510 4163 4347
D350D-3 131 8700
4395 4305
10,100 5518 4582
Ram
Pick-ups
4x4
W250
D-6 131 8510 3877 4633
W350
D-7 131 8700 3832 4868
Ram
Chassis
Cab
4X2
D250D-2 131 8510 4576 3934
D350D-3 131 8700 4830 3970
135
10,100 5802 4298
10,500 6180 4320
159 10,100 5707 4393
10,500 6079 4421
Ram
Chassis
Cab
4x4
W250
D-6 131 8510 4222 4288
131 8700 4183 4517
W350
D-7
135
10,100 5408 4692
11,000 6086 4714

Introduction
Page18 CHRYSLERMOTORS
DODGETurboDiesel
1990PowerTeamAvailablity
ConventionalPickup
Vehicle
Wheel-
GVWR
EngineDisplacement
Transmission
Line
base &
Sales
Code
5.9L
360in3
5-Sp
3-Sp
Diesel
O.D. Auto
ETA
Man
Ram
Pickup
Trucks
Two-WheelDrive
D250
131 8510 O
S
O
D350
131
8700
O
S
O
10,100
O
S
O
Ram
Pickup
Trucks
FourWheelDrive
W250
131 8510 O -O
W350
131
8700
O — O
Chassis
Cab
D250
131 8510 O
S
O
D350
131
8700
O
s
O
135
10,100
O
s
O
159
10,500
O
s
0
W350
135
8700
O
s
0
159
10,100
O
s
0
11,000
O
s
0
S-Standard
O-Optional
1990StandardTruckBodyDimensions
Vehicle
Wheelbase
Cab
toBodyType
Family
Available AxleNominal
Load
Space
Dimensions
(inches) (inches)
Length(ft.)
Length
Max.Width
Height
Vol.
(cu.ft.)
Ram,
Power 105.1
Pickup
6 72.0 64.2 15.7 42.0
Ram 116.1 7 88.3 64.2 15.7 51.5
D1,D2,D3,
D5,D6,D7 131 Sweptline 8 93 70 19.1 75.8
D2,D3,D7 131 56ChassisCab 8
D3,D7 135 60ChassisCab 9.5
D3 159 84ChassisCab 12.5

CHRYSLER
MOTORS
DODGE
Turbo
Diesel
irtroduction
Page
FRACTION,
DECIMAL,
MILLIMETER,
CONVERSIONS
8
THS.
16
THS.
32
NDS.
64
THS.
INCHES
MM 8
THS.
16
THS.
32
NDS.
64
THS.
INCHES
MM
1
0.0156
0.397
33
0.5156
13.097
1
0.0313
0.794
17
0.5313
13.494
3
0.0469
1.191
35
0.5469
13.891
1 0.0625 1.588 9 0.5625 14.288
5
0.0781
1.984 37
0.5781
14.684
3
0.0938
2.381 19
0.5938
15.081
7
0.1094
2.778
39
0.6094
15.478
1
0.1250
3.175
5
0.6250
15.875
9
0.1406
3.572
41
0.6406
16.272
5
0.1563
3.969
21
0.6563
16.669
11
0.1719
4.366
43
0.6719
17.066
3
0.1875 4.763 11 0.6875 17.463
13
0.2031
5.159
45
0.7031
17.859
7
0.2188
5.556
23
0.7188
18.256
15
0.2344
5.953
47
0.7344
18.653
1/4
0.2500
6.350
3/4
0.7500
19.050
17
0.2656
6.747
49
0.7656
19.447
9
0.2813
7.144
25
0.7813
19.844
19
0.2969
7.541 51
0.7969
20.241
5
0.3125
7.938
13
0.8125 20.638
21
0.3281
8.334
53
0.8281
21.034
11
0.3438
8.731 27
0.8438
21.431
23
0.3594
9.128
55
0.8594
21.828
3
0.3750
9.525 7
0.8750
22.225
25
0.3906
9.922
57
0.8906
22.622
13
0.4063
10.319 29
0.9063
23.019
27
0.4219
10.716 59
0.9219
23.416;
7 0.4375 11.113
15
0.9375 23.813,
29
0.4531
11.509 61
0.9531
24.209
15
0.4688
11.906 31
0.9688
24.606
31
0.4844
12.303
63
0.9844
25.003
1/2
0.5000
12.700 1IN.
1.0000
25.400
CONVERSION
FACTOR:
1
INCH»
25.4MM
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