RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Steering Column Bearing: Customer Interest
Steering - Movement Felt in Column
NUMBER: 19-003-05
GROUP: Steering
DATE: May 03, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 19-012-04, DATED DECEMBER 13, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CLARIFICATION OF THE SYMPTOM AND
DIAGNOSIS.
SUBJECT:
In And Out Movement In Steering Column
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the steering column upper bearing retainer.
MODELS:
2003 - 2005
(DR)
Ram Truck
2004 - 2005
(HB)
Durango
2005
((ND)
Dakota
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built after December 1, 2003 (MDH 1201XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**The vehicle operator may describe a small amount of movement in the steering column when pulling the steering wheel toward you while seated in the
driver's seat**
DIAGNOSIS:
**While seated in the driver's seat, attempt to push and pull the steering wheel in and out. If the steering column exhibits any in and out movement,
perform the Repair Procedure.**
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
WARNING:
The steering column bearing retainer is spring loaded and could fly off the shaft during this repair. Safety glasses should be worn at all times.
WARNING:
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE,
REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS,
AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A NEW
FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS
LISTED IN THE PARTS BOOKS.
1.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery terminal. Wait at least two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge prior to disassembling
the steering column.