1983 Dodge Ram 50 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Dodge Ram 50 covers a 2-door standard cab pickup sold in Custom, Royal and Sport trims with three inline-four engines. Two burn gasoline and breathe naturally: a 2.0L of 122 cubic inches and a 2.6L of 156 cubic inches. The third is a 2.3L diesel of 143 cubic inches with a turbocharger. All three share a single overhead camshaft layout.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.3L inline-four (143 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 2.6L inline-four (156 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• Custom
• Royal
• Sport

Known issues on the 1983 Ram 50. Three inline-fours were offered in this pickup, and the manual gives engine procedures, specifications and torque values for the 2.0L and 2.6L gasoline engines and the turbocharged 2.3L diesel. Fuel system diagnostics address both fuels, and cooling system specifications and wiring diagrams for the electrical system are included as well. It also provides procedures for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension and steering, and for the standard cab body in Custom, Royal and Sport trim.