RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
CAUTION:
THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE LIFTED USING A HOIST. THE LIFT MUST BE PLACED UNDER THE FRAME RAIL
CROSSMEMBER LOCATED AFT OF THE REAR AXLE. USE CARE TO AVOID BENDING THE SIDE RAIL FLANGE.
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and inspect the rear springs and shock absorbers. The heavy duty spring part number is **52106156AD**. The heavy
duty shock part number is **52106320AC**. It the part numbers on the components differ from these numbers, they must be replaced.
2.
Using the procedures outlined in the appropriate service manual, remove the rear springs and shock absorbers. Install new springs, p/n
**52106156AD** and new shock absorbers, p/n **52106320A0 **
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
NOTE:
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A REAR SUSPENSION AIR LEVELING SYSTEM, ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS DEFLATED
PRIOR TO PERFORMING A WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
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.
Technical Service Bulletin # 19-002-01A
Date: 010928
Steering/Suspension - Wander Diagnosis/Repair
NUMBER: 19-002-01 REV. A
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Sept. 28, 2001
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 19-002-01, DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2001, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS REVISES THE PART DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND SPRINGS WHICH WERE
REVERSED AND CORRECTS A LABOR OPERATION NUMBER. THE CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
SUBJECT:
Steering Wander Diagnosis
OVERVIEW:
