Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1245

Trailer tow option vehicles are equipped with a
power steering pump oil cooler. The oil cooler is
mounted to the front cross member in front of the
steering gear.
The power steering pump on the DODGE TURBO
DIESEL engine is bolted onto the rear of the vac­
uum pump. The pump is driven by the accessory
drive through a common shaft.
Dodge Ram Truck power steering pumps are
not interchangeable with pumps installed in
other vehicles.
STEERING
COLUMNS
Two steering columns are used on Dodge Ram
Truck vehicles. A fixed or non-tilt column and a tilt
column. Both types have anti-theft provisions. When
in the LOCK position, the ignition switch and steer­
ing shaft cannot be operated. The lock mechanism
also prevents operation of the automatic transmis­
sion gear shift lever. Both columns are energy-ab­
sorbing (collapse from impact in the event of a front-
end collision).