Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1633

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LINKAGE - 4WD
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
STANDARD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LINKAGE - 4WD
DESCRIPTION
The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end,
tie rod, drag link, steering damper and pitman arm
(Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Steering Linkage
1 - DRAG LINK
2 - PITMAN ARM
3 - STEERING GEAR
4 - TIE ROD END
5 - TIE ROD
6 - DAMPER
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).
LINKAGE - 4WD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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
REMOVAL
(1) Remove steering damper mounting nuts and
bolts and remove damper.
(2) Remove tie rod nuts.
(3) Remove tie rod from drag link and left knuckle
with Puller C-4150A.
(4) Remove drag and nuts.
(5) Remove drag link from right knuckle and pit-
man arm with Puller C-4150A.
(6) Mark the pitman arm and shaft positions for
installation reference. Remove the nut and washer
from the pitman arm. Remove the pitman arm with
Puller C-4150A.
Fig. 2 Tie Rod End
BR/BE
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