Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1634

BR/BE
LINKAGE - 4WD (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Align reference marks and install pitman arm.
(2) Install the lock washer and retaining nut on
the pitman shaft and tighten nut to 251 N·m (185 ft.
lbs.).
(3) Install drag link to the pitman arm. Install the
nut and tighten to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install drag link to the right steering knuckle.
Install the nut and tighten to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install tie rod to the left steering knuckle and
drag link. Install the nuts and tighten to 108 N·m
(80 ft. lbs.).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
DESCRIPTION
Pitman Arm
Gear Shaft
Drag Link
Pitman Arm
Drag Link
Tie Rod
Drag Link
Adjuster Clamp
Tie Rod End
Knuckle
Tie Rod End
Adjuster Clamp
Steering Damper
Axle
Steering Damper
Tie Rod
(6) Install steering damper on the axle. Tighten
nut to 95 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install steering damper on the tie rod. Tighten
nut to 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.).
(8) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to
the surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
refer to Group 2 Suspension.
(9) After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment
sleeve clamp bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Position the clamp on the sleeve so retaining
bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
251
108
88
61
108
61
95
81
LINKAGE - 4WD
Ft. Lbs.
185
80
65
45
80
45
70
60
19 - 41
In. Lbs.
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