Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1689

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LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION . . . . 34
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE
DAMPER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DRAG LINK
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION
The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end, tie
rod, drag link, steering damper and pitman arm (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 LINK/COIL FRONT SUSPENSION
1 - STABILIZER BAR
2 - PITMAN ARM
3 - STEERING GEAR
4 - STABILIZER LINK
5 - TIE ROD ENDS
6 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS
7 - DRAG LINK
8 - TRACK BAR
9 - DAMPER
10 - UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
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INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PITMAN ARM
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TIE ROD END
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TRACK BAR
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced
or serviced an alignment must be performed.
NOTE: To avoid damaging ball stud seals, use
Puller C-3894–A or an appropriate puller to remove
tie rod ends (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Ball Stud Puller
1 - CLAMP
2 - ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE
3 - PULLER TOOL C-3894–A
4 - SEAL
5 - TIE-ROD END
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION
Periodic lubrication of the steering system compo-
nents is required. Refer to Lubrication And Mainte-
nance for the recommended maintenance schedule.
The following components must be lubricated:
• Tie rod
• Tie rod end
• Drag link
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