1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Van Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Van is for the extended cargo van with three doors, in Base trim, and its gasoline 5.2L V8. With 318 cubic inches, overhead valves and no forced induction, that V8 is served by procedures, specifications and torque values for its fuel, ignition and cooling systems. The same kinds of information apply to the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering and suspension, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics address the electrical system.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 3-door extended cargo van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1998 Ram 2500 Van. The record lists 3 owner complaints for this van, naming the air bags, the hydraulic service brakes and the steering once each. Of those, a single complaint described a crash, and one mentioned an injury. For brakes and steering, the manual offers procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics, and its wiring diagrams apply to the air bags and the wider electrical system.