RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise the vehicle on an alignment rack (drive-on lift).
2.
Verify the road tires are correctly sized and the tire tread is not excessively worn. Replace any worn tire before proceeding. Any new or old
replacement tire should be equal to the original tires that came with the vehicle when it was new. Tire wear is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
3.
Set the tire pressure for the FRONT TIRES to the following specification, regardless of the load being carried by the vehicle.
4.
Set the tire pressure for the REAR TIRES as recommended for the vehicle configuration and load that is being carried at the time.
5.
Verify that the steering damper is operating correctly.
a.
Unbolt the end of the damper at the axle end.
b.
Cycle the damper rod by hand.
c.
There should be resistance to motion in both directions of the damper rod.
d.
Replace the damper if no resistance is present.
6.
Verify both outer tie rod ends dust covers are not worn.
