RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Removal
2500 AND 3500
1. Place the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the
ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel.
3. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible.
4. Disconnect and cap the fluid hoses from steering gear See: Power Steering/Power Steering Line/Hose/Service and Repair/Power Steering Hose -
Removal.
5. Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt (1) at the steering gear and slide coupler off steering gear (2).
6. Remove the steering gear shaft to pitman arm (1) retaining nut and washer.
7. Mark the steering gear shaft and pitman arm (1) for installation reference.
8. Using the Pitman Arm Remover 9615A (2) or equivalent, remove the pitman arm (1) from the steering gear shaft See: Pitman Arm/Service and
Repair/Pitman Arm - Removal.
