1988 Dodge Ramcharger Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Ramcharger covers one body, the two-door sport utility, in its Base and Royal SE trims. Two gasoline V8s are listed. The smaller is the 5.2-liter, 318-cubic-inch unit; the larger displaces 5.9 liters, or 360 cubic inches. Each uses overhead valves and natural aspiration. Wiring diagrams, diagnostics and torque values support work on the electrical system, engine and transmission, and chassis procedures take in brakes, steering and suspension.

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 1988 Ramcharger. Three complaints were filed for the 1988 Ramcharger: 1 about the seats, 1 about steering and 1 about the vehicle speed control. With steering among those categories, the steering procedures, specifications and torque values in this manual are directly relevant, while its wiring diagrams and diagnostics support the electrical side of the speed control. The manual also gives suspension and brake specifications for this sport utility.