RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
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).
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be
centered when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
3. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the inner tie rod (2) as necessary.
NOTE: Make sure the toe setting does not change during tightening.
4. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (1) to 127 Nm (94 ft. lbs.).
5. Verify the specifications.
6. Road test the vehicle.
Toe Adjustment - Recirculating Ball Steering System
TOE ADJUSTMENT - RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING SYSTEM
NOTE: For 4500/5500 only, if an alignment is being performed WITHOUT having replaced the LH tie rod end, the Tie Rod Ball Stud
Housing Misalignment Check 4500/5500 procedure must be preformed as the first step. The Tie Rod Ball Stud Housing Misalignment
Check 4500/5500 procedure will determine if the LH tie rod end needs to be serviced due to excessive internal stress during turns.
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.
1. For 4500/5500 only, if an alignment is being performed without having replaced the LH tie rod end, the Tie Rod Ball Stud Housing
Misalignment Check 4500/5500 procedure must be performed prior to loosening any adjustment sleeve If the LH tie rod end has just been
replaced, proceed with step 2.
2. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Center and secure the steering wheel and turn off engine.
3. Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
NOTE: With the vehicle in a level position, verify the drag link/tie rod ball joints are not twisted and are centered. Rotate drag link/tie rod
until ball joints are level.
4. Adjust the right wheel toe position with the drag link adjuster sleeve. Turn the sleeve until the right wheel is at the correct specification. Verify a
level drag link ball joint. Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Make sure the toe setting does not change
during clamp tightening.
5. Adjust the left wheel toe position with the tie rod adjuster sleeve. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at the correct specification. Verify a level
tie rod ball joint. Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Make sure the toe setting does not change during
clamp tightening.
CAUTION: For 4500/5500, setting the toe can put the tie rod ball stud alignment out of specifications causing damage to the LH tie rod. The
procedure must be run again to verify or reset.
6. For 4500/5500 only, perform the Tie Rod Ball Stud Housing Misalignment Check 4500/5500 to verify it is still within specifications.
