RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
improper setting of the poppet valves. If set improperly the gear will not go into relief bypass and there is potential for heat build up and
damage to the steering system. Once set, the poppet valves can not be reset.
4. Align reference marks and install pitman arm (3).
5. Install the retaining nut (2) on the pitman shaft and tighten nut to 300 Nm (225 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the track bar (5) and tighten the bolt (4) to 329 Nm (243 ft. lbs.)
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to the surface.
8. Add fluid, See: Power Steering/Power Steering Pump/Service and Repair/Procedures.
9. Center steering wheel and adjust toe, See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
10. After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
"SETTING THE POPPET VALVES IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX AFTER ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN PERFORMED"
1. With the engine at idle and the vehicle still on the turn angle plates or with weight off tires, steer the wheels to full travel in one direction until axle
stop contact is made (approximately 2 1/8 turns). Maximum input torque to the steering wheel to be applied during this procedure.
NOTE: Prior to reaching full turn, approximately 1 3/4 turns, a slight increase in turning effort will be experienced and will remain until the
steering stop is reached.
2. Follow the same procedure while turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction. The poppets are now positioned to trip and reduce pressure
as the steered wheels approach the axle stops in either direction.
