Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 71

B R LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 35
C H A S S I S AND BODY
INDEX
page page
Body Component Mechanisms . . 39
Brakes 37
Chassis Component and Wheel Bearing
Lubricants 35
Front Wheel Bearings 36
Headlamps 39
Manual Steering Gear . . . .- 35
Parking Brake . . . . 38
Power Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Wheel Bearings 37
Speedometer Cable
39
Steering Linkage 35
Tires 38
CHASSIS COMPONENT AND WHEEL BEARING
LUBRICANTS
The chassis component and wheel bearing lubri­
cants that are recommended for Chrysler Corporation
vehicles are identified by the NLGI Certification
Symbol (Fig. 1). The symbol contains a coded desig­
nation that identifies the usage and quality of the lu­
bricant.
1LGI
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
GC
N L Q I
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
LB
NATIONAL LUBRICATING ^
GREASE INSTITUTE
N L G I
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
GC-LB
WHEEL
BEARINGS
CHASSIS
LUBRICATION
CHASSIS AND
WHEEL BEARINGS
9200-7
Fig. 1 NLGI Lubricant Container Certification/
. Identification Symbol
The letter G designates wheel bearing lubricant.
Letter L designates chassis lubricant. When the let­
ters are combined the lubricant can be used for dual
applications. The suffix letters C and B designate the
level of the lubricant for the application. The letter C
represents level available for wheel bearing lubricant
(G) and the letter B represents level available for
chassis lubricant (L).
STEERING LINKAGE
The steering linkage should be lubricated and in­
spected at the intervals described in the Maintenance
Schedules section of this Group. Refer to Group 2,
Front Suspension and Axles for proper service proce­
dures.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATION
Use Mopar, Multi-purpose Grease or NLGI GC-LB
lubricant equivalent to lubricate the steering linkage.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the steering linkage. Examine the tie
rods and the drag link for bending, and the ball
studs for looseness and excessive wear.
(2) Replace, as necessary, all torn/ruptured ball-
stud seals and damaged/defective steering linkage
components.
CAUTION: Use care to prevent lubricant from con­
tacting the brake rotors.
MANUAL STEERING GEAR
The manual steering gear is permanently lubri­
cated. Periodic lubrication is not necessary.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
The power steering fluid level should be inspected
when other under hood service is performed. If the
fluid level is low and system is not leaking, use Mo­
par, Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. The power
steering system should be inspected for leaks when
other under vehicle service is performed. For proper
service procedures, refer to Group 19, Steering.
The power steering pump drive belt should be in­
spected at the time and distance interval described in
the Lubrication and Maintenance Schedules. Refer to
the General Information section of this group.
POWER
STEERING FLUID INSPECTION
WARNING: ENGINE MUST NOT B E RUNNING W H E N
INSPECTING P O W E R S T E E R I N G FLUID L E V E L ,
P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not over fill power steering reservoir
when adding fluid, seal damage and leakage can re­
sult.
TO INSPECT FLUID LEVEL:
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface with engine
at normal running temperature.