Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1674

DR
GEAR - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
DESCRIPTION
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Coupler Bolt
Tie Rod End
Knuckle Nut
Tie Rod End
Jam Nut
Power Steering Line
Pressure Line
Power Steering Line
Return Line
Power Steering Line
Pressure Line To Pump
BUSHING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering gear (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the vise on the gear
case.
(2) Mount the steering gear in a soft jawed vise.
NOTE: If the bushings are seized a brass punch can
be used to remove the bushings from the gear
using care not to strike the gear.
(3) Remove the front mounting bushings.
(4) Remove the rear mounting bushings.
(5) Remove the steering gear from the vise and
place it on the bench.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
319
49
61
Then tighten an additional
90°
75
32
71
37
GEAR - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
Ft. Lbs.
235
36
45
Then tighten an additional
90°
55
23
52
27
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Coat all bushings with a thin rubber lubri-
cate oil prior to installation.
NOTE: A rubber mallet can be used to assist in the
installation of the bushings once lubricated.
(1) Coat the rear bushings with a thin rubber
lubricate oil then install the rear bushings using a
rubber mallet to seat the bushings in the gear.
(2) Coat the front bushings with a thin rubber
lubricate oil then install the front bushings using a
rubber mallet to seat the bushings in the gear.
(3) Install the steering gear (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/GEAR - INSTALLATION).
(4) Adjust the toe position (if necessary) (Refer to 2
- SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
19 - 19
In. Lbs.
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