Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1498

INSTALLATION

1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft (3) to the

vehicle.

2. Install the upper steering coupling shaft seal (2) by

pushing it in securing the four tangs (1) to the
panel.

NOTE: Note: A new steering coupling shaft pinch
bolt for the upper and lower shafts must be used.

3. Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.

4. Install the upper pinch bolt (3) use new bolt and

tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft.lbs).

5. Install the shaft to the lower coupler (1).

6. Install the lower pinch bolt (1) use new bolt and

tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft.lbs).

7. Unlock the steering wheel.

8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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LOWER STEERING COUPLING

REMOVAL

ALL LD & HD EXCEPT 4X4 HD

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

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.

3. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.

4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.

5. Mark both coupler connections for proper installation.

6. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt.

7. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt.

8. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler.

4X4 HD

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

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.

3. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.

4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.

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5. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt

(1).

6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt

(2).

7. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler (3).

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INSTALLATION

ALL LD & HD EXCEPT 4X4 HD

1. Install the coupler to the steering rack & pinion

using the marks made in the removal process.

2. Install the coupler to the intermediate shaft using

the marks made in the removal process.

NOTE: New pinch bolts must be used for reinstal-
lation.

3. Install the lower pinch bolt and tighten to 57 N·m

(42 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the upper pinch bolt 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.

4X4 HD

1. Install the coupler (2) to the steering gear (3).

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