RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
2. Starting at either stop turn the stub shaft back 1/2 the total number of turns. This is the center of the gear travel.
3. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw back (COUNTERCLOCKWISE) until extended, then turn back in (CLOCKWISE) one full turn.
4. Place the torque wrench in the vertical position on the stub shaft. Rotate the wrench 45 degrees each side of the center and record the highest
rotational turner no canter.
5. Turn the adjuster in until torque to turn stub shaft is 0.6 - 1.2 Nm (6.0 - 10.0 inch lbs.) more than previous reading recorded.
6. Prevent the adjuster screw from turning while tightening adjuster lock nut. Tighten the adjuster lock nut to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
