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1987-1993 dodge Ram truck Technical Service Bulletins - TSB

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TSB's issued after Jan 1 2003 are available from your local dealership; you can get them as easily as I can.

02 - Suspension	11 - Exhaust	19-Steering
03 - Rear Axle
05 - Brakes	13 - Frame & Bumpers	21-Transmission
06 - Clutch	14 - Fuel	22-Wheels & Tires
07 - Cooling		23-Body
08 - Electrical	16 - Drive Shafts	24-Heat A/C
09 - Engine		25-Emissions
10 - Lubrication	18 - Performance	26-Miscellaneous

Warranty Bulletins and Customer Satisfaction Notices RECALLS

GROUP 02 - SUSPENSION

TSB Number SUBJECT

02-11-98 99 Alignment Specifications
02-06-99A Front wheel bearing grease is evident on the seal.
02-04-00 Squeaking/Clicking Noise From Rear Leaf Springs
02-006-00 Upper Control Arm Bushing Service
02-004-01 96-01 (NS/GS/RS/RG) Knock/Squawk Sound From Front Suspension
02-004-03 03-04 CS, RS Muffled Rattle Sound From Front Suspension
02-010-04 00-03 AN, DN Upper Ball Joint Extended Warranty

GROUP 03 - REAR AXLE

TSB Number SUBJECT

03-01-95 9.25" rear axle - Lubricant Seep From Rear Axle Speed Sensor
03-02-98 rear axle lube new part number: 75W90 part # 5010320AA.
03-02-00 RTV Use On Corporate Axle
03-001-04A 04 Axle Fluid Level

GROUP 05 - BRAKES

TSB Number SUBJECT

05-07-90 89-90 Rear Wheel Anti Lock Faults Caused By Water Contamination
05-01-91 81-91 4X4 Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Connector Repair
05-08-93A 91-95 ABS Characteristics and Pedal feel
05-14-95A Squawk noise when brake pedal is depressed
05-05-98 98-99 Durango - Brake Grind Or Growl Sound

GROUP 06 - CLUTCH

TSB Number SUBJECT

06-02-88 88 B/D/N Trucks w/ manual - Clutch installing procedure
06-01-89 all up to 89 with manual trans - Clutch Splines/Pilot Bushing Lubrication
06-03-89 87-89 with manual transmission - Clutch Housing, Pilot Bore Runout Face Squareness Adjustment

GROUP 07 - COOLING

TSB Number SUBJECT

07-01-89 87-89 Auto Trans - Auxiliary Oil Cooler Freeze-up
07-03-90 All - Recycled Engine Coolant
07-02-91 90-91 3.9L/5.2L - Thermostat Housing Gasket Coolant Leak
07-01-92 92 3.9L/5.2L - Viscous Fan drive Noise
07-05-98 97-99 Fan Noise
07-09-98 98-99 w/ V6, V8 built after 010598 - discusses removal of the viscous fan drive

GROUP 08 - ELECTRICAL

TSB Number SUBJECT

08-09-88 87 FM Radio Noise
08-03-89 88-89 without tilt wheel - Turn Signal Switch Canceling
08-12-90 87-91 Service Procedure - Electro Mechanical Speedometers
08-05-91 All trucks - Trailer Tow Wiring Installation
08-07-91 All - Wiring Repair Instruction Sheets
08-10-91 89-91 Speedometer Reading Fluctuates and/or Speed Control Disengages
08-11-91 91 Fuel Reads Low When Tank Is Full
08-17-91 92 Radio Speakers Inoperative
08-09-93 92-93 Intermittent Speed Control Operation
09-21-93 91-94 Carbon Buildup On Top of Piston
09-23-93 94 Service manual Revision- Distributor Drive Gear Illustration Corrected
08-45-93 94 with stereo radio (RAL) or (RAS) - Radio "Lock-Up"
08-67-93 94-95 Service Procedure For Stoplight Switch
08-16-95A 89-96 - Speed Control Overshoot /Undershoot when set
08-20-96 96-97 RAS Radio-Cassette Load Error
08-27-97A 97 with RAZ radio-will not accept CD into player - bad microswitch
08-13-98 98 - Switch Knob Pulls Out Of Headlamp Switch
08-16-98 All - Installation of Radio Transmitting Equipment
08-36-98 All - information: Y2K compliance statement
08-37-99 94-00 - Airbag On-Off Switches
SA00-01 00-01 No start (engine will not crank) Due to A Blown Fuse
08-01-00a 00-01 No start (engine will not crank) Due to A Blown Fuse
08-05-00 99 Intermittent Operation Of The Instrument Cluster
08-06-00 89-00 Wire Splice Repairs
08-08-00 99-00 Inoperative or Intermittent (RKE) Transmitter
08-11-00 89-00 Recordable Compact Discs Used in Automotive CD players
08-17-00 99-00 Intermittent Speaker Operation/Static
08-18-00 98-01 Radio interference To/From Two-Way Radio Receivers
08-24-00 98-01 Engine Cranks But Does Not Start Or Starts And Stalls
08-26-00 00-01 Central Timer Module Electrically "Locks-Up"
08-27-00 88-01 Non-Deployed Airbag Handling Procedures
08-036-00 01 Circuits Effected By Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Fuse
08-038-00 01 Safety Systems - Vehicle Modifications/Repair
08-008-03 03-04 Compact Disc (CD) Loading & Ejecting for 6 Disc Radio (Sales Code RBQ)
08-010-03 94-03 Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service
08-023-03 00-03 Intermittent Locking/Unlocking Of Doors Without Activating The Power Door Lock Switch
08-028-03 02-04 Radio CD ERR Message
08-014-04 04 Radio Intermittent Audio
08-027-04 02-05 Safety Systems - Vehicle Modifications/Repair
08-036-04 01-05 (ST) Sentry Key - Key Immobilizer Security System
08-013-05 05-06 UConnect Hands Free Phone Inoperative
08-014-05 04-05 Mopar Accessory Remote Starter Inoperative Due To Hood Switch
08-015-05 99-05 Powertrain Control Module Initialization
08-024-05 01-06 Radio Communication Equipment Installation Recommendations
08-049-05 05-06 Flash: UConnect Hands Free Module Fails To Respond Due To Module "Lock Up"
08-058-05 05-06 Revised Radio Antenna Mast Installation Procedure
08-014-06 05-06 Flash: UConnect Hands Free Module Fails To Respond Due To Module Lock Up
08-016-06 06-07 Intermittent Operation Of Electrical Components Due To Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Fuse Not Being Fully Seated
08-017-06 05-07 StarSCAN® Vehicle Scan Report Availability
08-018-06 06 No Radio Audio Or Display Following Engine Crank
08-001-07B 01-07 Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
08-014-07 08 LX Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Oil Change Indicator System Service
08-015-07 06-07 Flash: Sunroof Module, Excessive Ignition Off Draw, Pop In Radio with Ignition Off, Dome Lamp Flickers And May Not Go Off
08-024-07 07-08 Distorted Sound In Door Speaker, Rear Quarter Speaker Or Rear Shelf Speaker With The Radio On

GROUP 09 - ENGINE (see also groups 14-fuel, 18-performance, and 25-emissions)

TSB Number SUBJECT

09-03-87 87 3.9L, 5.2L Rear Main Bearing Upper Oil Seal Replace - Engine In Chassis
09-06-87 87 5.2L Low Oil Level Dipstick Readings
09-08-87 88 3.9L, 5.2L Tappet Noise
09-01-88 88 3.9L, 5.2L Tappet Noise
09-05-90 85-90 Tappet Noise - 3.9L, 5.2L And 5.9L "LA" Engines
09-04-91 87-91 New Cylinder Head Cover Gasket, 3.9L, 5.2L, and 5.9L Engines
09-07-92 92 3.9L, 5.2L Engine Oil Leak At Distributor
09-08-92 92-93 V6, V8 Supplemental Service Procedure - Rocker Arm installation
09-09-92 92-93 V6. V8 Supplemental Service Procedure - Short Block Assembly
09-08-93 93 V6, V8 Service Manual Revisions - Pushrod Length
09-07-97 94-97 V6 - Timing chain noise
09-03-99 99 V6 and 5.2L - Oil seapage at the oil filter adapter
09-05-00 94-99 V6, V8 - spark knock and excessive oil consumption
09-006-02 02 5.2L Engine - Crack In Cylinder Wall
09-013-04 05 Gasoline Engine Oil Quality And Viscosity Grades
09-001-06 05-06 ND Belt Chirp - 3.7L engine
09-009-06 Superseded by 09-001-07
09-001-07 07 3.7L Intake-to-Throttle Body Joint May Cause A Whistle-Like Sound On 3.7L Engines

GROUP 10 - LUBRICATION

10-01-89 New "SG" Quality Engine Oil All 1989 and earlier

GROUP 11 - EXHAUST

TSB Number SUBJECT

11-006-05 96-99 Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty

GROUP 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS

TSB Number SUBJECT

none entered

GROUP 14 - FUEL

TSB Number SUBJECT

14-04-87 84-87 D, N, M - Accelerator Pump & Bowl Vent - Adjustment
14-02-89 88-89 Insufficient Fuel Volume Due To A Ruptured Fuel Pump Supply Hose
14-03-93 89-93 Fuel Pump and Filter Diagnosis and Service
14-04-93 92-93 AB, AD, AN, ZJ Fuel Pump Module Service
14-05-93b 91-93 V6, V8 Improved Fuel Pump
14-04-97 95-96 5.2L and CNG system - Lack of power and/or long crank time
14-03-98 96-98 - service info: fuel pressure test adapters
14-14-93b 92-1993 Cherokee, Wrangler - Excessive fuel pump noise (whine).
14-001-02A 02 Fuel Cap Difficult To Remove
14-001-06 05-07 Loose Fuel Cap Message or MIL Illumination for DTC P0457 - EVAP System - Loose Fuel Cap

GROUP 16 - PROPELLER SHAFTS and U-JOINTS

TSB Number SUBJECT

none entered

GROUP 18 - PERFORMANCE

TSB Number SUBJECT

18-04-92 92-93 AB, AD, AN, ZJ No Start/Poor Engine Performance
18-16-92A 92-93 V6, V8 - Surging, Bucking, or Intermittent Missing
18-02-93 92-93 V6, V8 Throttle Body Idle Calibration Check
18-03-93A 92-94 3.9L Sag, Hesitation Or Rough idle
18-08-93 92-94 V6, V8 Engine Buck, Surge Or Noise - Oil Pump Drive Gear Wear
18-12-97 97 - Erroneous MIL Illumination / Driveability Improvements
18-13-97A 97 3.9L - idle speed fluctuation at cold engine start
18-21-97 94-95 3.9L or 5.2L and AT - sag or hesitation after cold start
18-34-97 98 5.9L - spark knock when warm under acceleration
18-35-97 98 5.2L - sag or hesitation from a stop with cold engine
18-36-97 98 built before 11/20/97 - PCM code: Leak Detection in Pump Solenoid Circuit.
18-10-98 98 gas except HD 5.9 and 8.0L - OBD II Misfire Indicator
18-16-98 95-97 backfire, engine misfire, or rough idle condition
18-19-98 96-98 automatic transmission and bucking
18-21-98 96-98 warning: PCM connector removal procedure.
18-24-98 95-97 V6, V8 - Light Spark Knock Timing Retard Feature
18-32-98 95-99 information: Flash Programming Failure Recovery
18-35-98 99 built before 12/18/98 - MIL illumination with DTC $12(P0443)
18-36-98 99 built before 12/18/98 - idle undershoot or die out during engine starting
18-37-98 99 built before 12/18/98 - clear flood (WOT) procedure does not work
18-38-98 99 intermittent poor drivability during steady highway driving
18-48-98 94-99 V6, V8 - knock, missfire, surge, transmission hunt
18-06-99 98 Knocking Sound In Engine Compartment At Idle (Duty Cycle Purge)
18-09-99 99 All - Common Diagnostic Trouble Codes Caused By An Open Fuse.
18-12-99 97-99 DRB III Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Monitor Test
18-25-99 99 Erroneous Engine Miss While Performing Diagnostics With The DRB III
18-01-00 97-00 evaporative system leak detection pump diagnosis
18-05-00g 98 Spark Knock
18-06-00c superseded by TSB 18-004-02
18-08-00 96-98 Erroneous MIL Illumination - Map sensor Voltage Too Low
18-022-00 01 V6, V8 Spark Knock - probably superseded by 18-006-01
18-002-01 00 V6, V8 Spark Knock
18-006-01a 01 V6, V8 Spark Knock
18-030-01 99 46RE Shift Quality & Durability Improvements
18-004-02 99 V6, V8 Spark Knock
18-009-02 01 V6 Flash, Hot sag/Spark Knock/Transmission Shift Issues
18-020-02 92-03 Flash Programming Failure Recovery
18-005-03B 03 AN/DN/KJ/WG/WJTransmission Shift/Speed Control Improvements/Possible MIL Illumination
18-007-03D 02-04 Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
18-008-03 96-04 Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage
18-037-03 03 V8 Flash: MIL Illumination, Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) P0116, P2172, P2173
18-006-04 02-05 Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
18-010-04 04 Flash: MIL Illumination DTC's P0403, P0404, P0405, P0406
18-013-04 03 Flash: Transmission Shift/Speed Control Improvements/Possible MIL Illumination
18-017-04 04 Flash: 3.7L Driveability And OBD II Monitor Improvements
18-034-04 04 HB Electronic Throttle Control Diagnostics
18-036-04 05 (AN) Flash: MIL Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 P2099
18-004-05 04 ZB Flash: Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Codes - P0320 and P1494
18-013-05A 04-05 HB Flash: Idle Fluctuation/Diagnostic Trouble Codes
18-016-05 04 AN Throttle Body Coking
18-027-05 04-05 ZB Flash: Evaporative Leak Detection Monitor Enhancement
18-035-05A 04-05 FLASH: MIL Illumination At Start-Up Due To DTC P2112 Or P1521
18-037-05 92-05 Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII
18-001-06 04-06 StarSCAN®/StarMOBILE™ Abort Recovery Procedures
18-018-06 05-06 FLASH: MIL Illumination At Start-Up Due To DTC P2112 Or P1521
18-018-07 07-08 Mopar Remote Start System - RKE - Intermittent Operation Or Alarm May Sound
18-027-07 06-07 w/ 5.7L Flash: MIL Illumination Due To EGR Position Sensor DTC - P0404, P0405, or P0406
18-044-07 08 Flash: MIL Illumination Due To Diagnostic Trouble Code P0524, Engine Oil Pressure Too Low

GROUP 19 - STEERING

TSB Number SUBJECT

19-02-98A 98 with automatic - clicking from the steering column when gearshift is operated
19-04-00 94-00 without tilt wheel - Squeaking/Creaking Sound In Steering Column While Turning
19-05-99 97-00 Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column While Turning
19-007-01 94-02 New Power Steering Fluid - ATF+4 (MS9602), Factory Fill and Service
19-009-01 97-02 Driver Airbag Trim Cover Service
19-005-03 92-04 Power Steering Fluid Usage
19-010-04 04-05 Power Steering Fluid Contamination
19-012-04 Superseded by TSB 19-003-05
19-003-05 03-05 HB, ND In And Out Movement In Steering Column

GROUP 21 - TRANSMISSION

TSB Number SUBJECT

21-31-93 92-93 Manual Transmission Won't Go Into Reverse
21-14-94 94 Speed Sensor Oil Leakage
21-18-94 88-93 Automatic Transmission 4-3 Downshift Clunk
21-20-94 94-95 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
21-21-94 94 4WD - New Transfer Case Front Output Seal & Oil Slinger
21-03-95A 94-95 automatic transmission cold temperature cooler bypass kit
21-08-95 94-95 oil seapage around speed sensor
21-11-95 96 automatic - Overdrive unavailable in cold weather
21-20-95A 94-96 RWD Automatic Transmission Identification Procedure
21-02-96 94-96 NV3500 Shift Tower Assembly Service
21-15-96 95-97 Automatic - Quick Connect Removal & Reconnect Procedure
21-06-97a 96-98 gas autos - at temps below -20 F the PCM will not shift into OD
21-07-97 94-97 auto - Transmission Cooler Rev Flushing w/ Cooler Bypass Kit Installed
21-11-97a 96-97 Reverse Buzz (46RE) - buzz or moan when shifting into Rev
21-15-98 99 42RE/44RE Automatic - fluid seeping out of the transmission vent hole
21-16-98 99 42RE transmission - revised band adjustment
21-03-99 99 NV3500 manual - difficult shift/grinds while shifting into 1st gear, pops out of 1st gear.
21-08-99 96-99 RE or RH auto trans - "Buzz", "Whining", Or "Moaning" in reverse
T3-EL-399 88+ Snap Ring Breakage On New Process Output Shaft
21-01-00 99-00 automatic - harsh engagement into reverse
21-04-00 96-99 automatic - Erroneous MIL Illumination (and erratic shifting)
21-11-00 00-01 46RE Automatic - MIL illuminated, Momentary TCC disengagement
21-002-02 98-03 Revised Diagnostic's and Labor Operation Times for RE Transmissions
21-004-02 96-03 3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L Clutch Housing and Structural Cover Install.
21-009-03 Superseded by TSB 21-018-05
21-001-04 94 Transmission Solenoid Replacement
21-004-04 Superseded by TSB 21-010-06
21-012-05 06 New 42RLE Variable Line Pressure Transmission (VLP)
21-015-05 99-06 45RFE / 545RFE Trans - Delayed Engagement Due To Cooler Return Filter Replacement
21-016-05 05-06 RFE Transmission - Delayed Engagement After An Extended Off Period
21-018-05 95-06 Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Teardown Procedure
21-002-06 Superseded by TSB 21-005-07
21-007-06 05-06 RFE Transmission Filters - Delayed Engagement And Related Transmission DTC'S
21-008-06 95-06 Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Tear Down Procedure
21-010-06 89-07 Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage ATF+4 (Type MS9602)
21-002-07D 07 Flash: Torque Converter Shudder / Shift Quality Improvements / DTC P0732
21-005-07 05-06 Flash: 42RLE - Improved Hill Climb Capability In Reverse Or DTC's P1713 / P1776

GROUP 22 - WHEELS AND TIRES

TSB Number SUBJECT

22-01-87 86-88 All - Vibration & Smooth Road Shake at 45-65 MPH
22-05-93 93-94 Tire And Wheel Runout
22-01-97 Discussion about radial tire runout
22-004-03 Superseded by TSB 22-001-05
22-001-05 00-06 Chrome Wheel Care

GROUP 23 - BODY

TSB Number SUBJECT

23-45-98 99 In-transit Protective Film
23-03-00 00 new windshield installation caution
23-08-00 94-01 (most Chrysler models) Child Seat Tether Anchors
23-25-00 97-01 painted surfaces have a "milky" or fogged appearance
23-34-00 98-01 Outside mirror glass replacement
23-041-02 Superseded by TSB 23-004-03
23-042-02 Superseded by TSB 23-043-04, then by TSB 23-015-05
23-001-03 03 Upper Body Seam Seal Water Leak
23-004-03 02-03 Flash: Power Sliding Door and/or Power Liftgate Will Pop Off but Not Power Open
23-043-04 Superseded by TSB 23-015-05, then TSB 23-020-06
23-015-05 Superseded by TSB 23-020-06
23-022-05 Superseded by TSB 23-036-07
23-035-05 05-06 Circular/Ring Marks On Glass
23-003-06 06 Paint Repair - Etching
23-014-06 All - Windshield Wiper Blade/Element Maintenance
23-020-06 02-06 PT, ZH Transit Film Removal
23-021-06 Superseded by TSB 23-021-06A
23-021-06A Essentials® Stain, Odor, & Static Resistant Fabric Care
23-010-07 06-07 AN Water Leak Due To Small Void In Backlite Sealer
23-036-07 05-08 Low Gloss Interior Trim

GROUP 24 - HEAT A/C

TSB Number SUBJECT

24-03-92 86-92 Ram Van/Wagon - Inoperative Heater/AC Blower Motor Fan Switch
24-06-92 87-92 Heat/Air Conditioning System Changes To The Defrost Mode When Accelerating
24-01-96A 94-96 vacuum motors to switch to defrost when accelerating
24-11-97 94-98 A/C Evaporator Odor (musty odor from AC vents)
24-22-99 00 Sanden Air Conditioning Compressor Service Tools
24-009-02 93-03 AC System Leak Detection
24-003-03 98-04 All vehicles A/C System Additives
24-013-05 95-06 A/C Cooling Coil Odor

GROUP 25 - EMISSIONS

TSB Number SUBJECT

25-01-98 98 Knocking Sound Coming From The Engine Compartment
25-02-98 96-99 gas engine - I/M Testing - OBD 11 "CARB" Readiness Monitor Information
25-001-01 01 Generic Scan Tool May Not Display Certain DTC's and Erroneous LDP Switch Fault.
25-002-01 01 Automatic trans - Scan Tool Erroneously Displays P000 For DTC's P1740 And P0461
25-003-01 96-97 Gas engine - Erroneous DTC P1398 (or $BA) - No Crank Sensor Learn
25-004-01 98-01 Additional Diagnostics For DTC's Caused By An Evaporative System Leak
25-001-04 96-05 All - Evaporative Systems Service
25-003-07 07 DTC P0456 - Evaporative System Small Leak Due To Loose Charcoal From Canister

GROUP 26 - MISCELLANEOUS

TSB Number SUBJECT

26-003-07 05-08 (many) Fluid Flushing Requirements

WARRANTY BULLETINS & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTICES

CSN 727 Severe Paint Chipping
CSN 690 AT Reverse Check Ball and Separator Plate
CSN C30 PCM Electrical Connector Seals
D-00-16 Installing Aftermarket Engine Performance Enhancements
D-03-01 US Claim Processsing For Vehicles Originally Built For Sale In Canada
D-03-23 Warranty Coverage For Light Bulbs And Lamps
28-D46-05 05 Reprogram PCM - OBD Fuel System Monitor

NHTSA SAFETY RECALLS

Recall #798 1998 - replace Passenger Cab and Radiator Core support Mount Bolts
C-35 01-03 Dakota Headlamp and Dash Wiring Harness

EPA EMISSIONS RECALLS

Recall #8591 and #8592 99 Gas engine - Reflash PCM for OBD Catalyst
976 - 99 CA 5.9L Emissions Recall to Reprogram PCM - OBD Catalyst Monitor

I would like to thank Bob Bergevin, Arthur Cantrall, Barry Drodge, David Lovell, Bill Maurits, and Steve for supplying the information for these bulletins. And a big thank you goes to Geno's Garage for making DodgeRam.info possible.

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