RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
6.
Use a sharp 1/4" chisel to score the retainer as shown (Fig. 3). Be careful not to damage any of the surrounding components with chisel. Only
apply enough force to score the retainer. Do not attempt to break completely through the retainer with the chisel, this excessive force will damage
the bearings. Remove any material particles that might fall into the bearing pocket.
7.
Insert a screwdriver under retainer (near score mark) and pry the retainer upward until it breaks. If unsuccessful, re-score the retainer again and try
again.
8.
Discard old retainer and wave spring. Make sure shaft is pulled upward (toward driver) as far as possible and the bearing race and wedge are
sitting tightly inside of bearing.
9.
Install the new wave spring and retainer on wedge on shaft.
10.
Check steering column shaft threads by hand tightening installation tool bolt provided in the kit into shaft approximately 1/2" and removing. If bolt
threads easily into shaft proceed to step 9. If bolt does not thread easily into shaft, re-tap the hole using an M10 x 1.5 tap.
