W 150 Ramcharger V8-318 5.2L (1989)
Steering Gear Bracket: Customer Interest
Steering Wheel - Off Center
NO.: 19-02-91
GROUP:
STEERING
DATE:
Apr. 22, 1991
SUBJECT:
Steering Wheel off Center
MODELS:
1989-1991 (AD)
RAM PICKUP/RAM CAB & CHASSIS/RAMCHARGER (4WD)
POWER RAM CAB & CHASSIS (4WD)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some 4WD vehicles may experience steering wheel off center during straight ahead driving, due to a shift of the steering gear bracket under high loading
conditions.
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the vehicle in a straight line and observe the position of the steering wheel. Stop the vehicle on dry pavement, turn the steering wheel from stop to
stop, then drive in a straight line again, and observe the steering wheel. If it has changed position, proceed with this repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
Serrated Shoulder Bolt
6034471
1
Nut
6033175
1
Washer
6033177
Figure 1
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves installing a serrated shoulder bolt that acts as a dowel pin to lock the steering gear bracket to the frame.
1.
Remove left front wheel.
2.
Remove the lower steering gear mounting bracket bolt.
3.
Size the hole through the bracket and frame using a 19/32 inch diameter drill (Figure 1).
