The service and repair manual for the 1998 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 8.0L V10 — 488 cu in, OHV 5.9L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door |
| Other 1998 Ram 3500 variants | Ram 3500 Van → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 134 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Ram 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,506
- Accessories & Equipment 383
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 154
- Body & Frame 161
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 266
- Restraints 80
- Drivelines & Axles 153
- Steering 106
- Electrical 172
- Suspension 71
- Engine Mechanical 196
- Transmission 349
- Engine Performance 1,183
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Ram 3500
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 08E027000If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affecte.
Owners have filed 134 complaints and Dodge has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ram 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Ram 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Ram 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 8.0L V10 and 5.9L I6 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-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 1998 Ram 3500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1998 Ram 3500, covering steering. 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 1998 Ram 3500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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