The service and repair manual for the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 — 5.9L V8 and 8.0L V10 and 5.9L I6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 8.0L V10 — 488 cu in, OHV 5.9L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door |
| Other 1997 Ram 3500 variants | Ram 3500 Van → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 153 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Ram 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 90
- General Information 1,495
- Accessories & Equipment 211
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 115
- Body & Frame 62
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 612
- Restraints 59
- Drivelines & Axles 155
- Steering 123
- Electrical 175
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 307
- Engine Performance 1,321
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Ram 3500
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 99V024000If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 153 complaints and Dodge has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ram 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Ram 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Ram 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 8.0L V10 and 5.9L I6 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1997 Ram 3500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 Ram 3500, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1997 Ram 3500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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