1983 Dodge Ramcharger Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Dodge Ramcharger addresses a two-door sport utility offered with a pair of overhead-valve V8s: the 5.2-liter 318 and the 5.9-liter 360, both naturally aspirated and running on gasoline. Base and Royal SE are the two trims listed for the year. Expect procedures and specifications for the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system, with wiring diagrams and torque values that apply to each V8.

Engines covered

• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.9L V8 (360 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• Royal SE

Known issues on the 1983 Ramcharger. The federal record holds 2 recalls for the 1983 Ramcharger. The first concerned certain vehicles with step bumpers but no fuel tank skid plate: in a hard rear impact the bumper structure might not hold up, and fuel could escape, so dealers fitted a protective skid plate. The second involved certain 1983 Ramcharger vehicles whose ignition switch contact carrier could crack after being deformed at assembly, letting the starter engage when the key was turned only to accessory; the switches were replaced. Procedures, specifications and wiring diagrams for the fuel system, ignition and electrical system appear in this manual.