RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Alignment: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - (Power Wagon Only) Vehicle Pulls To The Right
NUMBER: 22-003-06 REV. A
GROUP: Tires/Wheels
DATE: August 31, 2006
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 22-003-06, DATED AUGUST 19, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Power Wagon - Leads Or Drifts Only To The Right On Low Crown Roads
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves diagnosis to determine if the cause of the lead or drift to the right condition is due by the construction of the tire.
MODELS:
2005 - 2006
(DH)
Ram Truck (Power Wagon Only)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to Power Wagon vehicles only built prior to June 01, 2006 (MDH 0601XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a condition where the vehicle will continually lead or drift to the right when the vehicle is driven on a low crown road.
This condition applies only to a continual lead or drift to the RIGHT, not to the left. This condition only applies to Power Wagon vehicles.
The farthest right lane on an interstate highway is usually a good example of low crown road. The right lane will normally have a very low grade that
slopes to the right.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Road test the vehicle to verify if a lead or drift to the right condition is present. Make certain that the road has no crown or a low crown. It is
preferred that vehicle be driven in the right lane of a highway (an interstate highway is preferred).
2.
If the vehicle leads or drifts to the right:
a.
Drive the vehicle at 88 - 112 Kph (55 - 70 mph).
b.
Over a time of not less than 5 seconds, determine how much distance the vehicle leads/drifts to the right.
c.
Record the amount of lead or drift to the right on the repair order.
3.
While traveling at 88 - 112 Kph (55 - 70 mph), did the vehicle lead or drift to the right more than a 1A lane within a 5 second period of time?
a.
If YES >>> then perform the Repair Procedure.
b.
If NO >>> then STOP, this bulletin does not apply.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Mopar does not stock tires. Tires must be ordered by the dealer from a B.F. Goodrich / Michelin tire supplier. When ordering the replacement tires, it
