Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1505

INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END

NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during
removal or installation.

1. Thread the outer tie rod end (3) onto the inner tie

rod (2), to it’s original position.

2. Install the outer tie rod end (3) into the steering

knuckle.

3. Tighten the ball stud nut on the ball stud to 61 N·m

(45 ft. lbs.) then an additional 90°.

4. Set wheel toe pattern, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/

WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

-

STANDARD

PROCE-

DURE).

5. Tighten jam nut (1) to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).

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LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL

DESCRIPTION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

STANDARD PROCEDURE

LUBRICATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SPECIAL TOOLS

STEERING LINKAGE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

DAMPER

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

DRAG LINK

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

PITMAN ARM

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

TIE ROD END

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

TRACK BAR

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

LINKAGE - LINK/COIL

DESCRIPTION

The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end (5),
tie rod, drag link (7), steering damper (9) and pitman
arm (2).

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CAUTION:

If

any

steering

components

are

replaced or serviced an alignment must be per-
formed.

NOTE: To avoid damaging ball stud seals, use
Puller C-3894–A (3) or an appropriate puller to
remove tie rod ends (5).

STANDARD PROCEDURE

LUBRICATION

Periodic lubrication of the steering system components is required. Refer to Lubrication And Maintenance for the
recommended maintenance schedule.

The following components must be lubricated:

•

Tie rod

•

Tie rod end

•

Drag link

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Pitman Arm

Gear Shaft Nut

300

225

—

Drag Link

Pitman Arm

88

65

—

Drag Link

Tie Rod

54

Then an additional 90°

40

Then an additional 90°

—

Drag Link

Adjuster Clamp

61

45

—

Tie Rod End

Knuckle

54

Then an additional 90°

40

Then an additional 90°

—

Tie Rod End

Adjuster Clamp

61

45

—

Stabilizer Bar Link to Axle

68

50

—

Steering Damper

Axle

95

70

—

Steering Damper

Tie Rod

81

60

—

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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL

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SPECIAL TOOLS

STEERING LINKAGE

PITMAN ARM REMOVAL TOOL - 9615

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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL

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