Gear, Link And Coil: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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All views are typical.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear And Bolts

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Position the steering gear (1) on the frame rail. Install the three mounting bolts (2), and tighten to the proper GEAR, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 2: Column Shaft
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1 - STEERING COUPLER

2 - STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT

Align steering coupler (1) on gear shaft (2). Install pinch bolt and tighten to specifications. Refer to COLUMN, SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Pitman Arm Installed

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1 - DRAGLINK

2 - STEERING GEAR

3 - SWAYBAR

4 - NUT/WASHER

5 - PITMAN ARM

Align and install the pitman arm (5). Refer to ARM, PITMAN, LINK AND COIL, INSTALLATION .
Install the washer and retaining nut (4) on the pitman shaft. Tighten the nut to specifications. Refer to LINKAGE, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .
Connect fluid hoses to steering gear and tighten to specifications. Refer to LINKAGE, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .
Add fluid. Refer to PUMP, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Reset the toe and center the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Perform the STANDARD PROCEDURE .