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1998 Dodge Ram 3500 TSBs

19 Technical Service Bulletins across 7 categories

Engine

6 bulletins
10224768

Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines

10223854

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four...

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piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].

10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

10191455

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket.

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This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

10139596

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual...

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valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

10139009

68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for...

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Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~

Other

4 bulletins
10220101

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

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awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

10220097

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

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structural repair parts usage.

10169249

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

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awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

10169245

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

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structural repair parts usage.

Electrical

3 bulletins
606351

EMISSIONS RECALL NO. 817 REGARDING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NOT ILLUMINATING THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT AS SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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10176211

This SKU is a Clock Spring.

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The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not function. The horn electrical circuit does not affect the airbag circuit.

10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test...

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equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

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The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number.

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The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

Lighting

2 bulletins
10220099

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

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industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

10169247

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

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industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Steering

1 bulletin
10148823

This SKU is a front upper ball joint.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.

Transmission

1 bulletin
10148822

This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a potential fluid leak at the crimp.