RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W MDC (2000): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (1999), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2003), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (1999), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997), RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD V8-5.7L (2011), RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008), RAM 3500 HD Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information5 pages

      • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Toe-In Specification Revision
      • Service and Repair › Pre-Alignment Inspection234
    • Steering39 pages

      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information3 pages

        • Description and Operation
        • Service and Repair › With 216 FBI Axle2
      • Pitman Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Power Steering17 pages

        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage234
        • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information4 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

            • Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-003-02 › Apr › 02 › Power Steering - Hissing Sound
            • All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-003-02 › Apr › 02 › Power Steering - Hissing Sound
          • Description and Operation › Pressure2
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information9 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage234
          • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
          • Service and Repair › Initial Operation23
      • Steering Column3 pages

        • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions2
        • Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Steering Gear › Component Information14 pages

        • Specifications › General Specifications2
        • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation23456789101112
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
    • Suspension137 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information9 pages

        • Specifications › Ball Joint Wear Limit Specifications2
        • Service and Repair › 216 FBI Axle234567
      • Control Arm › Component Information23 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins20 pages

          • Recalls for Control Arm:10 pages

            • 861 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Front Axle/Lower Control Arm Bracket Separation23456789
            • NHTSA00V007000 › Jan › 00 › Recall 00V007000: Poor Welds on Front Axle
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm:10 pages

            • 861 › Mar › 00 › Recall - Front Axle/Lower Control Arm Bracket Separation23456789
            • NHTSA00V007000 › Jan › 00 › Recall 00V007000: Poor Welds on Front Axle
        • Service and Repair › Lower Suspension Arm23
      • Cross-Member3 pages

        • Front Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair
        • Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair2
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information3 pages

        • Description and Operation
        • Service and Repair › With 216 FBI Axle2
      • Spindle › Component Information › Specifications
      • Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information6 pages

        • Specifications › Front2
        • Description and Operation › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information18 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins12 pages

          • Customer Interest for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf):6 pages

            • 02-001-01 › Jan › 01 › Suspension - Curb Height Too High to Attach Trailer
            • 02-04-00A › May › 00 › Squeaking/Clicking Noises From Rear Leaf Springs2345
          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf):6 pages

            • 02-001-01 › Jan › 01 › Suspension - Curb Height Too High to Attach Trailer
            • 02-04-00A › May › 00 › Squeaking/Clicking Noises From Rear Leaf Springs2345
        • Description and Operation › Leaf Spring2
        • Service and Repair › Leaf Spring234
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information9 pages

        • Specifications › Front2
        • Description and Operation › Front2
        • Testing and Inspection › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front23
      • Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Specifications2
      • Torque Rod › Component Information › Specifications234
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
        • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information14 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
        • Specifications › Front23
        • Service and Repair › Front2345678910
      • Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes/Electrical - Service Manual Revisions234567891011121314151617181920…40
    • Wheels and Tires76 pages

      • Tires › Component Information13 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Tires - Revolutions Per Mile Specifications Change
        • Description and Operation › Tire2345678
        • Testing and Inspection › Tread Wear Indicators2
        • Service and Repair › Procedures2
      • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels - Caring for Chrome Wheels2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
        • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information14 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
        • Specifications › Front23
        • Service and Repair › Front2345678910
      • Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes/Electrical - Service Manual Revisions234567891011121314151617181920…40
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Sequence2
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections