RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo (2008)
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For 2003 through 2008 model year trucks, continue with Step 5 of this procedure.
3. Inspect the steering damper bracket to tie rod tube mounting u-bolt nuts by putting a 13 mm box-end wrench onto the nut (Figure 4):
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If a 13 mm wrench fits the steering damper bracket mounting u-bolt nuts, the bracket and fasteners must be replaced. Continue with Step 4 of this
procedure.
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If a 13 mm wrench does not fit the steering damper bracket mounting u-bolt nuts, the bracket does not require replacement. Continue with Step 5
of this procedure.
4. Replace the steering damper bracket and fasteners using the following procedure:
a. Remove and save the steering damper-to-damper bracket mounting nut (Figure 5).
b. Disconnect the steering damper eyelet from the steering damper bracket.
c. Remove and discard the four steering damper bracket nuts, two u-bolts and the steering damper bracket (Figure 5).
