Ram repair guides
7 guides · 1 model
DIY Ram repair guides, organized by model and year. Every guide here was written by someone who already pulled the repair off in their own driveway — not republished from somewhere else, not generated by a content farm.
Parts and specs in these guides
Part numbers, torque figures and fluid capacities pulled from the Ram guides below. Every number is quoted from the guide that documents the job — check it against your own build before you turn a wrench.
2013-2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi oil and filter change2018 Ram 1500
PARTSEngine oil - Mopar 5W-20 full synthetic, 7.0 US quarts total (Mobil 1 Extended… · Oil filter - Mopar MO-899 (68191349AC) (Fram XG10600, Wix 57502, K&N HP-7008, or… · Drain plug gasket - Mopar 6104728AA if the crush washer will not reseat cleanly
SPECS25 lb-ft34 Nm6.6 L
2013-2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi alternator replacement2016 Ram 1500
PARTSAlternator - Mopar 56029700AB (220A OE for 5.7L 2013-2018), Mopar 68271770AC (220A… · Serpentine belt (if worn) - Mopar 68078138AA or Gates K061031 · Wire loom heat wrap for the B+ cable (optional but tidy)
SPECS40 lb-ft54 Nm15 lb-ft20 Nm
2019-2024 Ram 1500 DT front brake pads and rotors2021 Ram 1500
PARTSFront brake pads - Mopar 68412541AB (Akebono ACT1897, Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1897, or… · Front rotors (pair) - Mopar 68412528AC or Raybestos 980792R vented rotors · Brake caliper hardware kit… · Brake cleaner - CRC 05089 or Berryman B-9
SPECS129 lb-ft175 Nm30 lb-ft41 Nm
2013 to 2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi spark plug replacement (16 plugs)2019 Ram 1500
PARTSSpark plugs, 16 required — NGK LZFR5AI-11 (Champion 9410 / Autolite XP5701, check… · Ignition coils if any boot shows arcing burn marks — Mopar 68223569AB · Dielectric grease, small tube
SPECS13 lb-ft18 Nm15 lb-ft89 in-lb
2013-2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi serpentine belt and tensioner replacement2018 Ram 1500
PARTSSerpentine belt - Mopar 53032858AC (OE) or Gates K060841 / Dayco 5060840 /… · Belt tensioner - Mopar 5184903AF (OE assembly) or Gates 39383 / Dayco 89485 · Idler pulley if noisy - Mopar 5184521AC or Gates 36432
SPECS40 lb-ft54 Nm
2013-2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi coolant flush and refill2018 Ram 1500
PARTSCoolant - Mopar OAT purple, spec MS-90032 for 2019+ (formerly MS-12106 for… · Radiator cap - replace if the current cap is over 5 years old… · Distilled water - 1 gallon for mixing to 50/50 if buying concentrate
SPECS5 lb-ft7 Nm2 quarts
2009 to 2024 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi MDS lifter tick diagnosis2016 Ram 1500
PARTSMDS lifter set for eight cylinders — Mopar 53021726AE (verify PN by year) · Non MDS lifter set for delete route — Comp Cams 887 16 · Camshaft — Mopar OEM replacement (Comp Cams 112 HR 118 hydraulic roller for delete) · MDS solenoid pack, if screens are gunky — check RockAuto for your year and trim