What Is the Proper Method for Replacing and Installing an Ignition Coil in a 5.9L (HDC) Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?

The ignition coil uses epoxy for filling, so only this type should be replaced. The 5.9L (HDC) engine coil is attached to a bracket fastened to the air injection pump mounting bracket. Begins by disconnecting both the primary wiring and secondary spark plug wire, then remove the two screws to take out the ignition coil from the bracket. Set the ignition coil on its bracket and, if using nuts and bolts, tighten them to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.); if the bracket has been tapped for bolts, use 5 Nm (50 in. lbs. torque). Now, tie every wire to its place at the ignition coil.

How to Service an Ignition Coil on Dodge Ram 3500?

For maintenance on the ignition coil, first unplug the connector from coil 3 and blow out the area at the base with air from a compressor. Take off the two bolts 2 holding the coil in place and pull up coil 1 from the valve cover. Be sure to blow air from a can onto the top spark plug spot and apply grease to all of the boots around the spark plugs and then insert ignition coil 1 into the valve cover and position it on top of the plugs. Tighten the two coil mounting bolts 2 to 7 N.m (62 in.lbs.) and next, connect the electrical connector 1 to the coil by snapping it into its place.

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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 56028394AD
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Direct Ignition Coil; Coil On Plug Coil; Coil Ignition
- Replaces: 56028394AC
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 56028172AC
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Coil
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- 1998-2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 4797293AB
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Coil
- Replaces: 4797293
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- 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS, 8.0L V10
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 68238603AA
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Direct Ignition Coil; Coil On Plug Coil; Coil Ignition
- Replaces: 56029129AA, 56029129AF, 56029129AB, 68060346AA
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- 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 56032521AC
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Direct Ignition Coil; Coil On Plug Coil
- Replaces: 56032521AB
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- 1997-2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 56029098AB
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Direct Ignition Coil
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- 1997-2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 53006566
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition Ignition; Coil, 4-6-8 Cylinder (Optional W/5234610)
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- 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base
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Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Part Number: 53006565
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- Other Name: Coil/Ignition - Ignition; Coil, 4-6-8 Cylinder (Optional W/5234610)
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- 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base

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Dodge Ram 3500 ignition coil's function in the ignition system is to step up the voltage coming from the battery allowing the ignition of fuel in the combustion chambers of the engine. This change is crucial when it comes to making certain that the engine runs smoothly and that an Ignition Coil that is faulty will only guarantee the driver with problems ranging from misfires, poor fuel consumption to vehicle starting issues. Through the past years, Dodge Ram 3500 has passed through a series of Ignition Coils with traditional mechanical system and advanced systems like coil on plug and wasted spark systems. The latter design enables one coil to charge two cylinders, and thus ignite a spark plug at the same time while the other is a 'fouled' spark. These developments have benefiting through the substitution of high-tension leads and distributors boosting performance of Dodge Ram 3500.

Dodge Ram 3500 Ignition Coil Parts and Q&A

Ignition Coil
56028172AC
Q: What Is the Proper Method for Replacing and Installing an Ignition Coil in a 5.9L (HDC) Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
The ignition coil uses epoxy for filling, so only this type should be replaced. The 5.9L (HDC) engine coil is attached to a bracket fastened to the air injection pump mounting bracket. Begins by disconnecting both the primary wiring and secondary spark plug wire, then remove the two screws to take out the ignition coil from the bracket. Set the ignition coil on its bracket and, if using nuts and bolts, tighten them to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.); if the bracket has been tapped for bolts, use 5 Nm (50 in. lbs. torque). Now, tie every wire to its place at the ignition coil.
Ignition Coil
68238603AA
Q: How to Service an Ignition Coil on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
For maintenance on the ignition coil, first unplug the connector from coil 3 and blow out the area at the base with air from a compressor. Take off the two bolts 2 holding the coil in place and pull up coil 1 from the valve cover. Be sure to blow air from a can onto the top spark plug spot and apply grease to all of the boots around the spark plugs and then insert ignition coil 1 into the valve cover and position it on top of the plugs. Tighten the two coil mounting bolts 2 to 7 N.m (62 in.lbs.) and next, connect the electrical connector 1 to the coil by snapping it into its place.