2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Crankshaft Position Sensor, Engine Control Module, Ignition Coil, Spark Plug

Crankshaft Position Sensor, Engine Control Module, Ignition Coil, Spark Plug Installation and Repair Tips for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

• Q:

  Where is the Crankshaft Position Sensor located and How to remove it on 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

  A:

  The cylinder block's right rear has the crankshaft position sensor, that is bolted to the machined bore. To remove the vehicle, the technician raises it up and disconnects the sensor's wire and removes the screw which mounts it, the sensor is twisted out and then removed, and O-ring depends on condition.
• Q:

  How to install Spark Plug(s) on engines other than the 4.7L V-8 on 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

  A:

  With the exception of the 4.7L V-8, spark plug installations typically include applying silicone dielectric grease to coil boots and the top of the plugs, checking and adjusting gaps, and hand-starting the plugs to prevent cross-threading or dropping. The plugs are torqued to spec since over-tightening can distort the gap (or crack porcelain), then coils and intake parts are reinstalled.
• Q:

  How to Service and Repair the Engine Control Module (ECM) for a 6.7L Diesel on 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

  A:

  Repairing the ECM on the 6.7L Diesel requires attaching the ECM to the bracket, attaching the bolts up to 24 Nm, and checking the pins of the electrical connector. Clean connectors, install connectors and tighten to 3 Nm using bolts. Install a splash shield, attach battery cables and delete DTCs with a scan tool. Enter the injector codes when necessary.
• Q:

  How to Install an Ignition Coil on a 5.7L Engine on 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

  A:

  To install the ignition coil for 5.7L engine, blow out dirt around the spark plug, apply dielectric grease on the boots, press the coil on the plugs, tighten the mounting bolts to 7Nm, and connect the electrical connector by snapping it into place.