RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
3.
Loosen the locknut on the pitman shaft adjuster screw (Figure 1). Make sure the adjuster screw is held and does not turn with the locknut.
4.
Turn the adjuster screw in approximately 1/8 of a turn. While holding the adjuster screw, tighten the adjuster screw locknut.
5.
Road test the vehicle to determine if the over-center adjustment has corrected vehicle wander. If vehicle wander still occurs, repeat steps 1-5.
NOTE:
SOME IMPROVEMENT SHOULD BE SHOWN AFTER 1/8 TO 1/4 TURN. IF WANDER STILL OCCURS AFTER TURNING THE
ADJUSTER SCREW UP TO 1/2 TURN, PROCEED TO THE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.
CAUTION:
IF THE OVER-CENTER ADJUSTMENT SCREW IS TURNED TOO FAR, CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF VEHICLE WANDERING
DUE TO POOR STEERING RETURNABILITY AND/OR STICKY STEERING.
BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1.
Position the front wheels straight ahead, then turn the steering wheel slightly to the left (eleven o-clock position). Place a steering wheel holder,
Snap-On tool # WA96A or equivalent, between the steering wheel and the driver's seat to secure the wheel.
2.
Remove the pinch bolt securing the lower end of the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
3.
Compress the intermediate shaft and disconnect it from the steering gear.
