Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1499
2. Install the coupler (3) to the intermediate shaft (2).
NOTE: New pinch bolts must be used for reinstal-
lation.
3. Install the lower pinch bolt (3) and tighten to 28
N·m (250 in. lbs.).
4. Install the upper pinch bolt (1) and tighten to 57
N·m (42 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Unlock the steering wheel.
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BUSHING
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GEAR - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION
A rack and pinion steering gear is made up of two
main components, the pinon shaft and the rack. The
gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a
malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be
replaced as an assembly.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
1. Lock the steering wheel.
2. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove and discard the steering coupler pinch bolt.
5. Remove the power steering hoses from the rack & pinion.
6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Remove the tie rod end nuts and separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Special tool 8677 (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - REMOVAL).
8. Remove the skid plate (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - REMOVAL).
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9. Remove the rack & pinion mounting bolts (1)..
10. Remove the rack & pinion (2) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing gear inspect bushings and replace if worn or damaged.
NOTE: In the frame there is two holes for the mounting of the steering gear one is slotted and one is round,
When tightening the gear to specifications make sure to tighten the mounting bolt with the hole first to
avoid movement of the steering gear.
1. Install the gear on the front crossmember and
tighten the mounting bolts (2) to 319 N·m (235 ft.
lbs.) LD torque specification. Or tighten the
mounting bolts to 251N·m (185 ft. lbs.) 4X2 HD
torque specification &.
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2. Slide the shaft coupler onto the gear. Install new pinch bolt and tighten to 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.).
3. Clean and dry the tie rod end studs and the knuckle tapers.
4. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckles and tighten the nuts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) then an additional
90°. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the pressure power steering hose to the steering gear and tighten to 32 N·m (23 ft. lbs.). (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - INSTALLATION).
6. Install the return power steering hose to the steering gear and tighten to 71 N·m (52 ft. lbs.) LD torque spec-
ification. Or tighten the mounting bolts to 54N·m (40 ft. lbs.) 4X2 HD torque specification. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the front skid plate (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the system with fluid, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
11. Adjust the toe position. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
LD
319
235
—
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
2WD HD
251
185
—
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Coupler Bolt
49
36
—
Tie Rod End
Knuckle Nut
61
Then tighten an additional
90°
45
Then tighten an additional
90°
—
Tie Rod End
Jam Nut
75
55
—
Power Steering Line
Pressure Line
32
23
—
Power Steering Line
Pressure Line To Pump
37
27
—
Power Steering Line
Return Line
LD
71
52
—
Power Steering Line
Return Line
HD
54
40
—
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