RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GEAR CODE & RATIO:
BN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17.5:1
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:
Mounting Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Cap Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug ............................................................................................................................................................................... 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolts .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Nm (48 inch lbs.)
