Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 65

B R
LUBRICATION A N i MAINTENANCE 0 - 29-
Fig. 6 Filter
Minder™
Location
PRESS BUTTON
TO RESET
TO AIR
FILTER HOUSING
J9425-4
Flg
B
7 Filter
Minder™
R U 1 B E R
ANi PLASTIC COMPONENT INSPECTION
CAUTION: Plastic hoses or wire harness cowers w i l l
m e l t or deform w h e n exposed t o h e a t from exhaust
s y s t e m or e n g i n e m a n i f o l d s .
Position plastic
o r r u b b e r '
components away from
mowing parts i n engine compartment o r under vehi­
c l e , o r d a m a g e w i l l result.
Do n o t a l l o w rubber e n g i n e m o u n t s o r o t h e r com­
ponents to b e c o m e oil c o n t a m i n a t e d , repair c a u s e
of oil contamination and clean area-
All rubber and plastic components should be in­
spected when engine compartment or under vehicle
service is performed. When evidence of deterioration
exists, replacement is required. To reduce deteriora­
tion of rubber components, Chrysler Corporation rec­
ommends Mopar Foamy Engine Degreaser or
equivalent be used to clean engine compartment of
oil and road grime.
EXHAUST SYSTEM—DIESEL
The exhaust system should be inspected when un­
der vehicle service is performed or as specified in the
Lubrication and Maintenance Schedules.
f i f S P E C T f O M
When inspecting an exhaust system, inspect for
cracked or loose joints, stripped screw/bolt threads,
corrosion damage, and worn or broken hangers.
(Slight cracking in rubber isolator or hanger is ac­
ceptable). Replace all components that are corroded
or damaged. Do not attempt repair. Also, inspect for
the following obvious conditions and correct as neces­
sary:
• Exhaust system leaks, damage, misalignment.
• Contact with body panels metal or the frame.
For proper service procedures see Group 11, Ex­
haust System and Intake Manifold.
AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR
LUBRICANT
AND REFRIGERANT
The lubricant level in the air-conditioner compres­
sor should be checked if there are indications that oil
was lost. Loss of lubricating oil usually accompanies
a loss of refrigerant.
For additional information involving the A/C sys­
tem, refer to Group 24, Heater And Air Conditioning.