Bushing, Steering Gear: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL or GEAR, LINK AND COIL, REMOVAL .CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the vise on the gear case.
- 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.
- Remove the front mounting bushings.
- Remove the rear mounting bushings.
- Remove the steering gear from the vise and place it on the bench.