1985 Dodge B150 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge B150 follows a van in Base trim, built as either a 3-door standard cargo van or a 3-door standard passenger van. Two engines are available, a 5.2L V8 of 318 cubic inches and a 3.7L inline-six of 225 cubic inches, both with overhead valves, natural aspiration and gasoline. The manual covers the engines, transmission and drivetrain with procedures and specifications, and the brakes, suspension and steering with torque values and wiring diagrams.

Engines covered

• 3.7L inline-six (225 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door standard cargo van
• 3-door standard passenger van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1985 B150. The 1985 B150 carries 1 recall on the federal record. Certain 1985 B150 light-duty trucks left the factory with certification labels showing wrong vehicle weight ratings or tire and rim size information, which failed a federal safety standard and could mislead owners about loading. Corrected labels were mailed to owners and dealers. There is 1 owner complaint, under wheels. Specifications for the wheels, suspension and brakes are part of the manual, alongside procedures and torque values for the drivetrain.