Ram 1500 repair guides
7 guides · 4 years
DIY repair guides for the Ram 1500, organized by model year. Pick a year below to see what other owners have already fixed and how they did it.
DT2019–present · 5th gen
DS2009–2018 · 4th gen
Parts and specs for the Ram 1500
Pulled from the guides below. Verify against your own build and year before you turn a wrench — trims diverge.
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
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