1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van spans three gasoline engines, all overhead-valve and naturally aspirated: a 3.9L V6 and V8s of 5.2L and 5.9L. Three bodies are listed, the extended cargo van, the standard cargo van and the standard passenger van, across Base, SE and SLT trims. Procedures, specifications and torque values address the engines with their fuel, ignition and cooling systems, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics carry through to the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 3.9L V6 (239 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.9L V8 (360 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

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

Trims covered

• Base
• SE
• SLT

Known issues on the 1999 Ram 1500 Van. Owners have lodged 8 complaints about this year's van, and steering leads with 4. Structure follows with 3, while the engine, service brakes and suspension draw 1 each. For steering and suspension work, and for the brakes and body structure, the manual provides procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics, with wiring diagrams for the electrical system across the V6 and V8 vans.