Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1262

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(5) Install tie-rod ends into center link (Fig. 2).
Tighten the nuts to 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.) torque. Install
new cotter pins.
(6) Install steering damper to frame bracket and
center link if equipped. Tighten nuts to 68 N-m (50
ft. lbs.) torque. Install new cotter pins.
(7) Insert tie-rod ends into steering knuckle arm
(Fig. 2). Tighten the nuts to 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.)
torque. Install new cotter pins.
(8) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to
the surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe (re­
fer to the Alignment Specifications chart within
Group 2, Front Suspension).
Position the clamp on the sleeve so retaining
bolt is located, on the bottom side of the sleeve.
(9) After adjustment, tighten the tie-rod adjust­
ment sleeve clamp bolt to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
STEERING LINKAGE—LINK/COIL SUSPENSION
Use Puller C-4150-A to remove drag link steer­
ing damper or pitman arm (Fig. 5). Use Puller
tool to remove tie rod ends (Fig. 1). Failure to
use these tools could cause damage to the seals.
EEMOVAL
(1) Remove tie rod and steering damper from drag
link.
(2) Remove drag link tie-rod end from steering
knuckle and pitman arm (Fig. 4).
TIE ROD TIE ROD
END
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Fig. 4 Steering Linkage—Link/Coil
Use care to avoid damaging the seals.
(3) Mark the pitman arm and shaft positions for
reference. Remove the nut and washer from the pit­
man arm. Remove the pitman arm with Puller
C-4150-A (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Pitman Arm Removal
(4) Remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
Replace all damaged or worn steering linkage com­
ponents.
(1) Center steering gear to alignment marks and
install pitman arm.
(2) Install the lock washer and retaining nut on
the pitman shaft. Tighten the nut to 251 N-m (185 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(3) Install drag-link ball studs to steering knuckle
and pitman arm. Install the retaining nuts and
tighten to 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.) torque. Install new cot­
ter pins.
(4) Install tie-rod on steering knuckle and drag-
link. Tighten the nuts to 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install new cotter pins.
(5) Install steering damper on drag-link and
tighten to 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to
the surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe (re­
fer to the Alignment Specifications chart within
Group 2, Front Suspension).
Position the clamp on the sleeve so retaining
bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
(7) After adjustment tighten tie-rod adjustment
sleeve clamp bolts to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.