RAM 3500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
3.
Perform the Pre-Alignment inspection as identified in Group 02, Service Procedures, of the appropriate Ram Van/Wagon Service Manual or the
service information provided in the MDS2. Any worn steering and/or suspension component must be replaced prior to performing an alignment.
4.
Perform a wheel alignment on the vehicle. Refer to the procedures identified in the appropriate Ram Van/Wagon Service Manual or the service
information provided in the MDS2, Group 02, Service Procedures, Wheel Alignment. Adjust any front alignment angle not within specifications.
Refer to the following chart for proper alignment specifications.
NOTE:
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION AIR LEVELING SYSTEM, ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS RE-INFLATED
TO THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE AFTER THE ALIGNMENT IS COMPLETED.
NOTE:
THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SERVICE MANUAL MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THAT ON THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN.
THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED ANYTIME WHEEL ALIGNMENTS ARE PERFORMED ON SUBJECT
MODEL RAM VAN/WAGONS.
CAUTION:
ENSURE THERE IS PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM AND REAR A/C LINES (IF EQUIPPED). ADJUST
THE LINES AS NECESSARY.
