Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1389

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STEERING 1 9 - 2 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
from the pitman arm. Remove the pitman arm with
Puller C- 4150A.
(4) Remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When installing linkage tighten nuts to
proper torque, then align cotter pin slot by tighten­
ing nut if necessary.
(1) Align reference marks and install pitman arm.
(2) Install the lock washer and retaining nut on
the pitman shaft and tighten nut to 251 N-m (185 ft.
lbs.).
(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.). Install new cotter pins.
(4) Install tie-rod on steering knuckle and drag-
link. Tighten the nuts to 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.). Install
new cotter pins.
(5) Install steering damper on drag-link and
tighten nut to 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter
pin.
(6) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to
the surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
refer to Group 2 Suspension.
(7) After adjustment tighten tie-rod adjustment
sleeve clamp bolts to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Position the clamp on the sleeve so retain­
ing bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
D E S C R I P T I O N TORQUE
Pitman Arm
Shaft 251 N-m (185 ft. lbs.)
Drag Link
Ball Stud. 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod E n d
Ball Stud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.)
Clamp 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod
Ball Stud. . . . 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.)
Steering Damper
Wax Coat Frame .68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.)
E-Coat Frame 88 N-m (65 ft. lbs.)
Drag Link 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.)
S P E C I A L T O O L S
STEERING LINKAGE
Puller C-3894-A
Remover Pitman C-4150A