RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
2. Coat the oil seal and washer with special grease supplied with the new seal.
3. Install the oil seal with a driver and handle.
4. Install backup washer.
5. Install the retainer ring with snap ring pliers.
6. Coat the dust seal with special grease supplied with the new seal.
7. Install dust seal with a driver and handle.
8. Install pitman shaft to side cover by screwing shaft in until it fully seats to side cover.
9. Install preload adjuster nut. Do not tighten nut until after Over-Center Rotation Torque adjustment has been made.
10. Install gasket to side cover and bend tabs around edges of side cover.
11. Install pitman shaft assembly and side cover to housing.
12. Install side cover bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
13. Perform over-center rotation torque adjustment.
Rack Piston and Worm Shaft
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove housing end plug.
2. Remove rack piston plug.
3. Remove side cover and pitman shaft.
4. Turn stub shaft COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the rack piston begins to come out of the housing.
