RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
d. Install pitman arm puller (Special Tool 9615) onto the steering gear output shaft (Figure 15).
CAUTION:
Failure to use the correct pitman arm puller could cause damage to the steering gear.
e. Tighten the pitman arm puller forcing screw until the pitman arm separates from the steering gear output shaft (Figure 15).
f. Install the new pitman arm.
g. Install the pitman arm retaining nut onto the steering gear output shaft. Tighten the pitman arm nut to 225 ft. lbs. (300 N.m).
h. Connect the steering inner drag link joint to the pitman arm.
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Install the new steering inner drag link joint nut and tighten the nut to 100 ft. lbs. (135 N.m).
j.
Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
k. Drive the vehicle to verify that the steering wheel is straight.
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If the steering wheel is turned to the left, shorten the drag link at the adjuster sleeve located on the drag link.
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If the steering wheel is turned to the right, lengthen the drag link at the adjuster sleeve located on the drag link.
l.
Repeat Step 8k. until steering wheel is straight.
m. Continue with Step 9 of this procedure.
9. Verify the lower surface of the left outer tie rod socket is parallel to the upper surface of the left knuckle attaching arm using the following
procedure:
a. Loosen the tie rod tube adjuster sleeve clamps.
