Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 47

B R
SUSPENSION 2 - S
S E R V I C E P R O C E D U R E S (Continued)
(3) Adjust the right wheel toe position with the
drag link (Fig. 5). Turn the sleeve until the right
wheel is at the correct TOE-IN position. Position
clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to
specifications. Make sure the toe setting does not
change during clamp tightening.
S T E E R I N G DAMPENER
their original position and tighten to specifications.
Make sure the toe setting does not change dur­
ing clamp tightening.
(5) Verify the right toe setting.
CAB-CHASSIS CASTER CORRECTION
MEASURMENT
To determine the correct caster alignment angle for
Cab- Chassis vehicles the following procedure must
be performed.
(1) Take a height measurement to the center of the
front gauge hole in the frame. Take another mean-
surement to the center of the rear spring hanger bolt
(Fig. 6). Take these measurements on both sides of
the vehicle.
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Fig. 5 Drag Link Adjustment
(4) Adjust left wheel toe position with tie rod at
left knuckle. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at
the correct TOE-IN position. Position clamp bolts to
4x2
GAUGE
HOLE
HANGER
BOLT
4x4
Fig. 6 Cab-Chassis Measurement
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