Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 208

5 - 24 BRAKES _ _ _
R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
(12) Verify that pump is seated in adapter and
coupling.
(13) Install and tighten, pump attaching nuts and
washers.
(14) Position new gasket on vacuum pump mount­
ing flange (Fig. 43). Use Mopar Perfect Seal, or sili­
cone adhesive/sealer to hold gasket in place.
Fig. 43 Pump Mounting Fiange Gasket
(15) Insert pump assembly upper attaching bolt in
mounting flange and gasket. Use sealer or grease to
hold bolt in place i f necessary.
(16) Position pump assembly on engine and install
upper bolt (Fig. 44). Tighten upper bolt only enough
to hold assembly in place at this time.
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(17) Working from under vehicle, install pump
assembly lower attaching bolt. Then tighten upper
and lower bolt to 77 N-m (57 ft. lbs.).
(18) Position bracket on steering pump inboard
stud. Then install remaining adapter attaching nut
on stud. Tighten nut to 24 N-m (18 ft. lbs.).
(19) Connect oil feed line to vacuum pump connec­
tor and tighten line fitting.
(20) Install oil pressure sender and connect sender
wires.
(21) Connect steering pump pressure and return
lines to pump. Tighten pressure line fitting to 30
N-m (22 ft. lbs.).
(22) Connect vacuum hose to vacuum pump.
(23) Connect battery cables, i f removed.
(24) Fill power steering pump reservoir.
(25) Purge air from steering pump lines. Start
engine and slowly turn steering wheel left and right
to circulate fluid and purge air from system.
(26) Stop engine and top off power steering reser­
voir fluid level.
(27) Start engine and check brake and steering
operation. Verify that power brake booster is provid­
ing vacuum assist and firm brake pedal is obtained.
Then verify that steering action is correct. Do this
before moving vehicle.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Press caliper piston back into bore with large
flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 45). Use large C-clamp to
bottom piston i n bore i f additional force is required.
Fig. 45 Pressing Caliper Piston Into Bore
Fig. 44 Installing Pump Assembly On Engine