RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Alignment - Rack and Pinion Steering System
ALIGNMENT - RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM
CAMBER, CASTER AND TOE ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower control arm with the slots in the frame brackets (1).
CASTER
Moving the front or rear position of the lower control arm in or out, will change the caster angle and camber angle significantly. To maintain the camber
angle while adjusting caster, move one pivot bolt of the lower control arm in or out. Then move the other pivot bolt of the lower control arm in the
opposite direction.
To increase positive caster angle, move the rear position of the lower control arm inward (toward the engine). Move the front of the lower control arm
outward (away from the engine) slightly until the desired camber angle is obtained.
CAMBER
Move both pivot bolts of the lower control arm together in or out. This will change the camber angle significantly and little effect on the caster angle.
After adjustment is made tighten the lower control arm nuts to proper torque specification.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.
1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (1).
