Dodge Ram Van

under the hood on the passenger side. mounted on the outside of the big black box. It usually has three screws

In my 1995 it is a hydrolic one. I believe the newer years after that have an electric one.

Below the headlight knob, to the right of the power mirror knob.

Yes it will and is fully operational but it looks slightly differant.

All OBDII plugs can be found within a foot of the steering column, usually just underneath the dashboard. Some have small compartments, but most are right out in the open but you need to look just under the dash.

If you look closely you will see a red tab on the connector, this prevents you from being able to disconnect it on purpose or more importantly, by accident. Slide it out of the way and you will be able to separate the connector.

No.

This is unsual but I guess I get to answer my own question. Went to the auto parts store to check part availability/price and found a mechanic who shared the following. The trick is to pull the pittman arm off the steering gear box. It will then drop down far enough to allow pulling the drag link from the pittman arm. Might be advisable to matchmark the p/a to the gearbox to assure correct alignment upon reassembly.

If you have an offset reduction drive starter, you can access the starter solenoid spool under the end cover. Remove starter from vehicle, remove this cover, slide out spool, and expose the electrical contacts. The input (batt cable) contact will wear faster than output (motor lead) contact due to arcing. Scrape arced area and bend tab up slightly. Be careful. Install spool and check continuity with a volt/ohm meter. If good, install cover and reinstall starter.

There may be replacement kits with contacts, spool, etc. I didn't check because this worked fine for me.

there probaly is'nt one. I have a 92 ram 100 that the spedo is electronic and the is no cable to the trans

You would need to be more specific with your question. You are not providing enough information to supply a meaningful answer.

about 2500lbs max safely

its located right on the top of the motor by the compreesor

There are two different ways to do this, trust me I know I just did the same thing on my van. The hard way is remove the alternator and a small hose and then just remove the thermostat housing and there you go. But this way it is hard to remove the bolts that hold the thermostat housing on, and also you can't see the bolts you have feel around The easy way you still have to remove the alternator but also remove the compressor located at the top of your engine. And then remove the bracket that holds the alternator and compressor and there is your thermostat, in plain view, nothing in your way and can inspect all of your hose's as well with all of this out of your way. It's a little more work but you will know that it has been done right.

I've had the opportunity to do this self-repair job. It ain't too fun. It will take you all day for 4 wheels if you have AWD and if it's all wheel drive, you have to buy the entire hub assembly because the wheel bearings are sealed and not replaceable. It's about a three hour job for each front wheel and an hour or so on the back for the average do it yourself-er like me. I take breaks but an obsessive-compulsive can probably do all wheels in four hours if you already have the parts. You can get everything you need Autozone. The front assemblies are the most expensive at about $170 each. The dealer will charge you $350 each for the fronts and that doesn't include installation.

Step by step:

Remove the tire

Remove the entire brake caliper and use string/wire to hang it out of the way. DO NOT LET THE BRAKE HOSE SUSPEND THE CALIPER! DO NOT LET THE CALIPER HANG FROM THE BRAKE HOSE! Use something to hold it out of the way other than the brake hose.

Remove the large locking nut on the center of the hub. Do not re-use it. Get a new one for reassembly. That sucker is on there big-time tight so you will need an impact wrench. You will not be able to remove it unless you have a 6 foot cheater bar or an impact wrench and I've never seen a 6 foot cheater bar. If you don't have an impact wrench you will not succeed at this project. Go to Lowe's and pick up an electric one for 40 bucks. They're awesome for removing lawnmower blades too! Do this before you take things apart so you can drive your car. :)

After removing the hub lock nut, remove 3 bolts behind the hub assembly that hold the assembly to the strut.

Remove the wiring for the antilock. It runs up the wheel well and into the engine compartment.

After everything is unbolted/unwired, remove the hub assembly by pulling it. You may need a may need a rubber hammer or some leverage to get it to move. Be careful not to damage the splines on the spindle once the hub is removed.

Do everthing in reverse to put it back on.

Get a Chilton's repair guide to help. They've got good pictures of the parts. You can get these at Autozone as well. Autozone is nationwide so I'm sure there's one near you somewhere. If not, any other parts store should have the same stuff. You must ensure you torque the bolts to the correct lbs and a repair guide will give you these numbers for your year model.

Once you're done, have a beer and remember, you have another front wheel to go and two on the back. The back is easier. :)

I Have removed many axle nuts and it can be done with a breaker bar. Mine is about 2 feet long and has a 1/2 inch drive. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO INSTALL ANY FASTENERS. FIND THE TORQUE SPECS AND USE THE PROPER TOOL (TORQUE WRENCH) AND SETTING!

Look to the left of the intake. If you still can't find it, look here: http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1025556copyew0.jpg (I guess you have to put the SLASH between us and my to get it to work.)

If there is one - it should be located in the top of thermostat housing

It is possibley your alternator or battery

A 1997 Ram does not have EGR

All l fuses are under the hood on a 2005 Ram.

This is a Dodge Ram 2500 Van that was converted.

Yes

Behind the battery against firewall .

You can't bleed it any other way, you have to bleed it through the bleeder valve to get all the air out.

You bet! keep that baby full at all times