RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GEAR CODE & RATIO:
HF ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 - 13:1
WORM-SHAFT BEARING:
Preload .......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.45 - 1.13 Nm (10 - 15 inch lbs.)
PITMAN SHAFT OVERCENTER DRAG:
New (Under 400 Miles) .................................................................................................................................. 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (6 - 10 inch lbs.) + preload
Used (Over 400 Miles) ......................................................................................................................................... 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (4 - 5 inch lbs.) + preload
TIGHTENING TORQUES:
Adjustment Cap Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Gear To Bracket Bolts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Frame Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................... 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug ................................................................................................................................................................................. 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Nm (48 inch lbs.)
