RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
Steering Gear: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The power steering gear is a recirculating ball type gear . The gear ratio's used are 17.5:1 and 14:1.
OPERATION
The gear acts as a rolling thread between the worm shaft and rack piston. The worm shaft is supported by a thrust bearing at the lower end and a
bearing assembly at the upper end. When the worm shaft is turned the rack piston moves. The rack piston teeth mesh with the pitman shaft. Turning
the worm shaft turns the pitman shaft, which turns the steering linkage.
