RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
8. Slide the steering pump from the bracket. Use care not to damage the internal oil seal in the vacuum pump.
9. Remove the two pump body spacers.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the two pump body spacers.
2. Rotate the drive gear until the steering pump and vacuum pump drive dogs align. Install the steering pump onto the vacuum pump bracket. Use
care to avoid damaging the oil seal in the vacuum pump during installation. The steering pump housing and spacers must mate completely with the
vacuum pump bracket.
3. Install the vacuum pump bracket to steering pump nuts and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Position new gasket on vacuum pump assembly. Use sealer if necessary to retain the gasket.
5. Align and install the pump assembly on the engine. Ensure the steering pump stud is inserted into the block bracket. Tighten the pump-to-engine
block attaching bolts to 77 Nm (57 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the steering pump to attaching bracket nut and tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove plug and install the oil pressure sending unit and electrical connector.
8. Install the oil feed line to the vacuum pump. Tighten the oil line connection to 7 Nm (60 inch lbs./ 5 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the fluid hoses to the power steering pump. Tighten the pressure fitting at the pump to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
10. Install and clamp the hose on the vacuum pump.
11. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid, refer to Pump Initial Operation.
12. Start the engine and check the operation of the brakes.
