RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface with vehicle weight on the front tires, and place the front wheels in the straight ahead position
2. Make sure the circular bottom plane (2) of the LH and RH tie rod ball stud housings (1) are free of debris and burrs.
NOTE: Measure and record the RH tie rod angle first to establish a baseline for the truck, then measure and record the LH tie rod angle
using the same procedure used on the right tie rod. Measure both the RH and LH tie rod ball stud housing angles from underneath
the truck using the following steps.
3. Hold the Tie Rod Alignment Adapter - 10326-1 (2) securely under the circular bottom plane of the ball stud housing (1). Make sure the tool makes
contact with the entire perimeter of the ball stud housing (1) and is not resting on the domed cap or grease fitting.
NOTE: The angle on the inclinometer is POSITIVE WHEN THE NEEDLE IS FORWARD of the zero degree mark (pointing toward the
front of the truck on both the LH or RH sides) and NEGATIVE WHEN AFTER the zero (pointing toward the rear of the truck). The
tie rod angle readings should always be positive unless castor is significantly out of specifications.
