RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Link/Coil Front Suspension
SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear Type ............................................................................................................................................................................... Recirculating Ball
Gear Code & Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12.5:1
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Preload Torque ................................................................................................................................................................. 0.23 - 1.13 Nm (2 - 10 in. lbs.)
Meshload Torque ............................................................................................................................... 0.56 - 1.02 Nm (5 - 9 in. lbs.) + Preload (17 Max)
Steering Gear Mounting Frame Bolts .............................................................................................................................................. 196 Nm (145 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Adjustment Screw Locknut ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Nut ....................................................................................................................................................... 305 Nm (225 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts .............................................................................................................................................. 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Valve Housing to Gear Bolts ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Retainer Ring Screw .................................................................................................................................................. 2.26 Nm (20 in. lbs.)
Steering Gear Retainer Ring ................................................................................................................................................................ 97 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
