Gear, Link and Coil: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear And Bolts

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Position the steering gear (1) the frame rail. install the three mounting bolts (2), and tighten to 196 N.m (145 ft. lbs.).

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 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.) torque.

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 305 N.m (225 ft. lbs.).
Connect fluid hoses to steering gear , tighten to 32 N.m (23 ft. Refer to HOSE, Power Steering, Independent Front Suspension , Installation HOSE, Power Steering, Link and Coil , Installation . lbs.).
Add fluid. Refer to Pump , Standard Procedure .
Reset the toe and center the steering wheel. Refer to Wheel Alignment , Standard Procedure .