RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1999)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GEAR CODE & RATIO:
WU ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17.5:1
JM / JN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14:1
WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload ......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.56 - 1.36 Nm (4.9 - 12 inch lbs.)
PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New (Under 400 Miles) .................................................................................................................................... 0.40 - 0.70 Nm (3 - 7 inch lbs.) + preload
TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Mounting Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug ............................................................................................................................................................................... 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts ............................................................................................................................................................... 4.8 Nm (43 inch lbs.)
