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1998 Dodge Ram Truck Technical Service Bulletins

1994 Model Year Dodge Ram truck Technical Service Bulletins - TSB

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

GROUP 02 - SUSPENSION

TSB Number SUBJECT

02-06-96 Track bar diagnosis (useful info for all 94+ models)
02-06-99A Front wheel bearing grease is evident on the seal.
02-04-00 Squeaking/Clicking Noise From Rear Leaf Springs
02-001-01 2500, 3500 - 4X4 Rear Of Vehicle Sits Too High To Allow Hook Up To A Fifth Wheel Trailer

GROUP 03 - REAR AXLE

TSB Number SUBJECT

03-02-98 rear axle lube new part number: 75W90 part # 5010320AA.
03-08-00 RTV Use On Corporate Axle

GROUP 05 - BRAKES

TSB Number SUBJECT

05-04-98 2500 4X4 operated above 75% GVWR with rear lift - rapid front brake wear
05-04-99 Chassis System Dynamics
05-06-99 1500 - Accelerated Brake Lining Wear, Front vs. Rear
05-07-99 Use of Asbestos Fiber Brake Linings

GROUP 06 - CLUTCH

TSB Number SUBJECT

06-01-98 NV4500HD clutch service note

GROUP 07 - COOLING

TSB Number SUBJECT

07-03-97 Information: Engine Coolant Recommendations
07-08-98 Diesel 24 valve - overheating
07-09-98 V6, V8 - discusses removal of the viscous fan drive

GROUP 08 - ELECTRICAL

TSB Number SUBJECT

08-47-93 12Valve Cummins - erratic temperature gauge readings
08-11-94 All - Information: Use of Brake Parts Cleaner on Electrical Connectors
08-16-95A Speed Control Overshoot /Undershoot During Initial Set Speed Selection
08-30-97 Ashtray lamp changes color from blue/green to white
08-32-97 NHTSA Authorized Airbag Deactivation For Medical Necessity

sample waiver form

08-35-97 Battery goes dead due to glove box lite on when box is closed.
08-39-97 remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
08-09-98 driver side power mirror vibrates or blurred images
08-11-98 fog lamps stay on for about 2 seconds after turning the fog lamps ON
08-13-98 Switch Knob Pulls Out Of Headlamp Switch
08-14-98 CC, QC - Clicking, Rattling, Or Ratcheting Noise From The Seat Belt Retractor
08-16-98 All - Installation of Radio Transmitting Equipment
08-35-98 Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal Procedure
08-36-98 Y2K compliance statement
08-22-99 Intermittent Operation Of Oil Pressure Gauge
08-32-99 Radio Interference To/From Two-Way Radio Receivers
08-37-99 Airbag On-Off Switches
08-42-99 diesel - Fuel gauge reads full too long
08-43-99 Wiper module replacement requires CTM reflash
08-06-00 Wire Splice Repairs
08-11-00 Recordable Compact Discs Used in Automotive CD players
08-16-00 Front Door Speaker Buzz
08-18-00 Radio interference To/From Two-Way Radio Receivers
08-23-00 diesel - Plastic Boot To Protect The B+ End Terminal At The Generator
08-24-00 Engine Cranks But Does Not Start Or Starts And Stalls
08-27-00 Non-Deployed Airbag Handling Procedures
08-010-01 Airbag/Clock Spring Service
08-013-01 Radio Connector Repair Kit
08-010-03 Seat Belt Cinch Bar Service

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

TSB Number SUBJECT

09-04-98 V10 - accessory belt becomes damaged
09-06-98 24 valve Cummins - Incorrect engine oil Dipstick
09-04-99 24 valve diesel - Noise Coming From The Engine Turbocharger Area
09-05-00 V6, V8 - spark knock and excessive oil consumption
09-07-00 V10 Air filter service note
09-002 -01 Diesel - Use Of Exhaust Manifold Bolt Retention Straps To Prevent Torque Loss
09-003-01 All - Engine Oil Additives/Supplements
09-004-01 Diesel Approved Oil Filters
09-006-01 Diesel Engine Oil Pan Gasket Sealing
Cummins 24 valve diesel Sticking Valves/Bent Push Tubes
09-002-02 Diesel Crankcase Breather Overflow
09-008-02 Diesel Engine Knock or Rattle When Climbing a Long Grade and Towing a Heavy Trailer

GROUP 11 - EXHAUST

TSB Number SUBJECT

11-05-96 Diesel Turbocharger Diagnostics Procedures
11-08-98 Diesel engine new turbo repair kit
11-006-05 Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty

GROUP 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS

TSB Number SUBJECT

none

GROUP 14 - FUEL

TSB Number SUBJECT

14-05-94 Diesel models - Use of low sulfur fuel
14-07-96 12V Diesel - low power, smoke, hard start, or miss - Fuel Pressure Diagnostics
14-08-97 Gasoline Driveability Index (DI), correct fuel discussed
14-01-98A 24V Diesel revised fuel line
14-02-98 24V Diesel requires new fuel filter number 4883963AB
14-03-98 service info: fuel pressure test adapters
14-04-98 Buzz from accelerator pedal when cruise is engaged
14-03-00 24V Diesel - Maintenance to WIF sensor due to fuel contamination
14-002-02 24V Diesel Tampering with VP44 Fuel Pump
14-002-03 24V Diesel Transfer Pump Diagnosis

GROUP 16 - PROPELLER SHAFTS and U-JOINTS

TSB Number SUBJECT

GROUP 18 - PERFORMANCE

TSB Number SUBJECT

All Engines

18-21-98 warning: PCM connector removal procedure.
18-012-01 Generic Scan Tool (GST)
18-020-02 Superseded by TSB 18-037-05
18-008-03 Superseded by TSB 18-029-05
18-029-05 Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage
18-037-05 Flash Programming Failure Recovery Using DRBIII

Gasoline Engines

18-34-97 5.9L - spark knock when warm under acceleration
18-35-97 5.2L - sag or hesitation from a stop with cold engine or after cooldown
18-36-97 PCM error code: Leak Detection in Pump Solenoid Circuit.
18-10-98 OBD II Misfire Indicator
18-19-98 automatic transmission bucking - replace governor pressure sensor
18-48-98 V6, V8 - knock, missfire, surge, transmission hunt
18-49-98 1500 4X4 automatic & 3.55 - engine miss/ buck/ surge/ vibration
18-12-99 DRB III Leak Detection Pump (LDP) Monitor Test
18-01-00 evaporative system leak detection pump diagnosis
18-05-00g V6, V8 Spark Knock
18-08-00 Erroneous MIL Illumination - Map sensor Voltage Too Low

Diesel Engines

18-29-97a 5-speed - bucking or jerking on highway
18-37-97 12V - no start, hard start, low power in cold temps.

See Customer Satisfaction Notice 770 - fuel heater wiring circuit MAY be missing

18-06-98 12V - hard or no-start
18-07-98 12V information: setting idle speed
18-11-99 24V - Slow acceleration or lack of power
18-02-99 24V w/ automatic - Erratic Torque Converter Clutch Operation
18-08-99 24V - Improved Speed Control System Sensitivity To Set Speed.
18-11-99 24V - Slow acceleration or lack of power
18-21-99 24V Low Power Or Poor Performance Diagnostic
18-015-00a 24V Driveability Enhancements For Winter Fuel and For Hard Starts
18-014-01 24V Performance Enhancement For Severe Cold Weather Environments
18-019-01 24V Cold Idle Engine Warming (Enable Idle Speed Increase)
18-019-02a Revision of Flash Process for New Engine Control Module (ECM) from Cummins
18-030-03A Superseded by TSB 18-033-04
18-033-04 Generic Cummins Engine Control Module (ECM) Procedure

GROUP 19 - STEERING

TSB Number SUBJECT

19-10-97 Steering wander
19-02-98A automatic - clicking from the steering column when gearshift is operated
19-03-99 4X4 with Dana 60 Axle - Steering Slow To Return To Center
19-04-00 without tilt wheel - Squeaking/Creaking Sound In Steering Column While Turning
19-009-01 Driver Airbag Trim Cover Service
19-003-02 Hissing Sound Coming From The Power Steering System on Vehicles Equipped With Hydroboost Brakes
19-005-03 Power Steering Fluid Usage

GROUP 21 - TRANSMISSION

TSB Number SUBJECT

21-06-97a autos - at temp below -20°F the PCM will not shift into OD
21-10-98a NV4500 manual w/ V10, diesel - fifth gear failure

Repair procedure (WARNING: large file = 335K)

21-08-99 auto - "Buzz", "Whine", Or "Moan" in Reverse
T3-EL-399 Snap Ring Breakage On New Process Output Shaft
21-04-00 automatic - Erroneous MIL Illumination (and erratic shifting)
21-002-02 Revised Diagnostic's and Labor Operation Times for RE Transmissions
21-009-03 Superseded by TSB 21-018-05
21-004-04 Superseded by TSB 21-010-06
21-018-05 Superseded by TSB 21-008-06
21-010-06 Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage ATF+4 (Type MS9602)

GROUP 22 - WHEELS AND TIRES

TSB Number SUBJECT

22-01-97 Discussion about radial tire runout
23-34-00 Outside mirror glass replacement
23-014-06 Windshield Wiper Blade/Element Maintenance

GROUP 23 - BODY

TSB Number SUBJECT

23-03-97 Clearing "chalky" residue from exterior parts molded in black.
23-55-97 Quad Cab - Body gap and flushness requirements
23-57-97 Emerald Green (PGS color) - poor paint coverage
23-67-97 Quad Cab - corner of front door contacts cargo door, chips paint
23-68-97 water leaks through either side cowl panels and dampens the carpet
23-13-98 rear sliding window hard to open, will not latch, leaks water
23-16-98 rear splashguard distorted or discolored due to heat from tail pipe.
23-17-98 Center armrest on 40/20/40 seat - broken inertia latch cover
23-37-98 Cargo net eliminated from production
23-18-99 QC - Bezel came loose from seat belt retractor cover
23-22-99 Rattle In Door
23-28-99 Power Seat Track Vertical Adjustment Stuck
23-08-00 Child Seat Tether Anchors
23-25-00 painted surfaces have a "milky" or fogged appearance
23-034-00a Outside mirror glass replacement
23-19-00 Instrument Panel Creak

GROUP 24 - HEAT A/C

TSB Number SUBJECT

24�13�94 134a Refrigerant Leak Detection
24-11-97 Musty odor from AC vents
24-009-02 AC System Leak Detection
24-003-03 A/C System Additives

GROUP 25 - EMISSIONS

TSB Number SUBJECT

25-02-98 gas engine - I/M Testing - OBD 11 "CARB" Readiness Monitor Information
25-01-99 gas engine - Knocking Or Tapping Like Noise From The Engine Compartment
25-004-01 Additional Diagnostics For DTC's Caused By An Evaporative System Leak
25-001-04 Evaporative Systems Service

GROUP 26 - MISCELLANEOUS

TSB Number SUBJECT

26-01-99 diesel - Service manual torque value revision

WARRANTY BULLETINS

D-00-16 All - Installing Aftermarket Engine Performance Enhancements
D-03-01 US Claim Processsing For Vehicles Originally Built For Sale In Canada

NHTSA SAFETY RECALLS

778 - 1500 2 wheel drive - replace cracked brake rotors
783 - CC, QC - replace the front outer seat belt buckles
786 - V-10 or 5.9LHD V-8 - remove heat shield screw, replace with adhesive.
788 - ISB diesel - replace low pressure fuel line
798 - replace Passenger Cab and Radiator Core support Mount Bolts
799 - ISB diesel - replace the engine controller software
817 - 3500 series trucks with the 5.9L heavy duty gas engine - The PCM needs to be reflashed
828 - 4X4 (4WD) V10 - Hydraulic Clutch
872 - w/ factory tow (AHC), Mopar Accessory hitch installed 98-00 - Trailer Hitch Reinforcement Brackets
973 - Secondary Hood Latch
B15 - Diesel Engine Throttle Linkage

EPA EMISSIONS RECALLS

8001 and 8002 1998 ISB Diesel - Reflash the PCM for NOx emissions compliance

Alldata 98 Dodge Truck TSB list - provides title and TSB number only.

1998 Dodge Truck RAM 1500 1/2 Ton 2WD Pickup
1998 Dodge Truck RAM 1500 1/2 Ton 4WD Pickup
1998 Dodge Truck RAM 2500 3/4 Ton 2WD Pickup
1998 Dodge Truck RAM 2500 3/4 Ton 4WD Pickup
1998 Dodge Truck RAM 3500 1 Ton 2WD Pickup
1998 Dodge Truck RAM 3500 1 Ton 4WD Pickup

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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