The service and repair manual for the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 — 5.7L V8 and 5.9L I6 engines, 12 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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 5.9L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 276 complaints · 20 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Ram 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 508
- General Information 1,503
- Accessories & Equipment 11,648
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,194
- Body & Frame 4,052
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 732
- Restraints 1,101
- Drivelines & Axles 381
- Steering 441
- Electrical 2,554
- Suspension 170
- Engine Mechanical 763
- Transmission 247
- Engine Performance 4,303
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Ram 3500
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 13V528000A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 05V462000This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement an.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 11V350000This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wh.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
- Suspension · 07E009000Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle cras.
Owners have filed 276 complaints and Dodge has issued 20 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Ram 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Ram 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Ram 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 5.9L I6 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2004 Ram 3500 problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Ram 3500, covering steering, power train, suspension. 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 2004 Ram 3500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 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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