1993 DODGE TRUCK height

4 INTRODUCTION
• VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

VEHICLE

FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
SfANDAID
SODIES
AVAILABLE
VEHICLE
FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
NOMINAL

LENGTH
(LOAD
SPACE
D

MENSIONS
(2)

VEHICLE
FAMILY
WHEELBASE

AVAILABLE
CAB
TO

AXLE BODY

TYPE
NOMINAL

LENGTH LENGTH MAX.

WIDTH
HEIGHT
VOLUME
AD-1
AD-5
2921
mm

(115
in) —

Sweptline

1981
mm

(6.5
ft)
1981
mm

(78
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
19.1
in) 1.71 m3

(60.35
ft3)

AD-1
AD-2

AD-3
AD-5

AD-6
AD-7
3327
mm
(131
in) —

Sweptline

2438 mm
(8
ft)
2489 mm
(98
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in)
2.15
m3

(75.8
ft3)

AD-2
AD-3
AD-7
3327
mm
(131
in)
1422 mm
(56
in)
Chassis

Cab
2438 mm
(8
ft)
—
— — —

AD-3
AD-7
3249 mm
(135
in)
1524 mm
(60
in)
Chassis

Cab
2896 mm

(9.5
ft) —
— — —

AD-3
4039 mm
(159
in)
2134 mm
(84
in)
Chassis

Cab
3810 mm

(12.5
ft)
—
— —

AD-4
2692
mm
(106
in)
Sport

Utility

4x2
—

1778 mm 1588 mm
(62.5
in)
1062 mm
(41.8
in)
2.99
m3

(105.8
ft3)

AD-8
2692
mm
(106
in)
Sport

Utility

4x4
—

1778 mm 1588 mm
(62.5
in)
1062 mm
(41.8
in)
2.99
m3

(105.8
ft3)

AD-1
3378 mm
(133
in) —

Sweptline

1981
mm

(6.5
ft)
1984 mm
(78.1
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in) 1.71 m3

(60.4
ft3)

AD-1
AD-2

AD-5
AD-6
3785 mm
(149
in) —

Sweptline

Club
Cab 2438 mm
(8
ft)
2489 mm
(98
in)
1778 mm
(70
in)
485 mm
(19.1
in)
2.15
M3

(75.8
ft3)

®
Driver seat
to
tailgate.
(2)
Based
on
S.A.E.
procedure
Jl
100. J901N-34
VEHICLE
WEIGHTS

The Vehicle Weights chart provides:
• The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
• The payload
• The curb weight
for
each vehicle type/wheelbase

TRAILER
TOWING
SPECIFICATIONS
The Trailer Towing Specifications chart provides:
• The maximum trailer tongue weight
• The maximum trailer weight
• The maximum combined weight of the trailer/load/
towing vehicle with
a
specific engine/transmission/ axle combination.

VEHICLE
DIMENSION

The Vehicle Dimension chart provides
the
dimen­
sions
for
each type
of
Ram Truck, Ram Chassis Cab
and Ramcharger vehicle.

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/GVWR
The Engine/Transmission/GVWR chart provides
the maximum load data
for
each vehicle combina­ tion.

2
- 6
FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

•
(5) Position the adjustment sleeve clamps so the
ends are not located at the sleeve slot. Tighten the
clamp bolt nuts to 26 N*m (225 in. lbs.) torque.
Tighten Model D350 and all 4WD vehicle (heavy
duty tie rods) nuts to 34 N*m (25 ft. lbs.) torque. En­
sure clamp bolts are located at the underside of the
sleeve.
CLAMP
RN1036

Fig.
3 Toe Position Adjustment
(Typical)

ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS

ALIGNMENT
(4WD)
ASGSPTABLE RANGE
PREFERRED

Camber
-rto+r
0°

"Caster
+
1/2°
to
37*°
+2°

King
Pin
Inclination
8.5° 8.5°

Toe-In
(at
Hub
Height)
-0.05°
to
+0.45° 0.20°

ALIGNMENT
(2WD)
ACCEPTABLE RANGE PREFERRED

Camber
0°to 1°
+1/2°

'Caster
-1°
to
+2°
+1/2°

Toe-in
(at
Hub
Height)
0°
to
0.50° 0.25°

Turning
Angle
(Base
Tire)
Left
and
Right
33°

33°
J9102-64

*lf vehicle
wanders,
caster
should
be increased. If steering
effort
is very
high
(especially when cornering), caster
should
be decreased.
TIE
RODS

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 • 7
FRONT SUSPENSION
—2WD
VEHICLES

INDEX

page

Coil Springs
9
Lower Ball Stud
. 10

Lower Suspension
Arm 10

Lower Suspension
Arm
Bushing
11

Lower Suspension
Arm
Strut
8

Service
Information
7

Shock
Absorber
9
page

Stabilizer
Bar 8

Steering Knuckle
13
Upper Ball Stud
11

Upper Suspension
Arm 11

Upper Suspension
Arm
Bushing Replacement
. . . 12

Wheel
Hub and
Bearings
7

SERVICE
INFORMATION
Periodic lubrication of the front suspension (steer­
ing) system components is required. Refer to Group 0, Lubrication And Maintenance for the service in­
terval.
Rubber bushings must never be lubricated.
All front suspension components that are
cushioned by rubber should be tightened with
the suspension system at the normal height.

WHEEL
HUB
AND
BEARINGS

REMOVAL (1) Block the brake pedal in the up (non-depressed)
position.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the wheel.
(4) Remove bolts from the disc brake caliper.
(5) Separate the disc brake caliper from the rotor.
Position and support the caliper away from the im­
mediate work area. Do not allow the caliper to
hang from the brake fluid hose.
(6) Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, and remaining
hub components from the spindle (Fig. 1).

CAUTION:
Use care
to
prevent
the
inner wheel bear­
ing
and
bearing seal from contacting
the
steering
knuckle spindle threads during removal
(Fig. 1).

Otherwise,
the
threads, bearing,
and
seal could
all
be damaged.

(7) Carefully slide the wheel hub/rotor from steer­
ing knuckle spindle (Fig. 1).
(8) For bearing cleaning or replacement, remove
the seal and inner wheel bearing from the wheel
hub/rotor bore (Fig. 1).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (1) Thoroughly clean both wheel bearings and in­
terior of the hub/rotor (Fig. 1). Remove all of the residual lubricant.
(2) To clean the bearings:
• Soak them in an appropriate cleaning solvent
BRAKE
INNER
Fig.
1 Front
Wheel
Bearings
&
Hub/Rotor

• Strike the flat of each bearing against a hardwood
block several times • Flush bearing between strikes
• Repeat the procedure above until each bearing is
clean
• Dry the bearings with compressed air but do not spin them
(3) After cleaning, apply engine oil to each bear­
ing. (4) Rotate each bearing slowly while applying
downward force. Examine the rollers for pitting and
roughness. Replace worn or otherwise defective bear­
ings.
If a bearing has pitted and/or rough surfaced
rollers, replace both the bearing and bearing cup (Fig. 1).
(5) If reusable, remove the engine oil from each
bearing. Pack each bearing with multi-purpose NLGI, grade 2, EP-type lubricant. Place the bearings
in a clean, safe place.
Ensure that lubricant is forced into all the cav­
ities between the bearing cage and rollers.

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 15 Ensure the shock absorber is positioned on the
stud with retainers correctly located (Fig. 2).
(2)
Position the inner retainers on the mounting

studs.

(3) Install the shock on the upper and lower stud
and install the outer retainers.
(4) Install the nuts on the frame bracket and axle
(Fig. 2). (5) Tighten the shock absorber upper and lower

nuts;
• Standard shock upper and lower nut to 75 Nnn (55
ft. lbs.) torque
• Air-adjustable shock upper nut to 75 N»m (55 ft. lbs.) torque, lower nut to 271 Nnn (200 ft. lbs.)
torque

CAUTION:
Vehicles
with
air
shocks MUST
maintain

a
minimum
pressure
of 10 to 15 psi (70 to 105 kPa). Operation below the specified minimum
pressures
may cause damage.

(6) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

LEAF
SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the frame until all weight is
removed from the front springs. (2) With the front tires in contact with the surface,
position support stands under the frame side rails. (3) Remove the nuts, lockwashers, U-bolts that at­
tach the spring to the axle shaft tubes (Fig. 3).
SPRING
BRACKET SPRING
BRACKET SPRING
SHACKLE
PLATE
FRONT
SPRING
AXLE
TUBE U-BOLT LEFT
SIDE

J9017-33

Fig.
3 Front
Suspension
(4) Remove the spring front eye pivot nut and bolt,
rear spring shackle nuts, shackle plates. Remove the spring from the vehicle (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION

(1) Align the spring front eye with the bolt hole in
the frame bracket and install the pivot bolt and nut (Fig. 3). (2) Position the shackle plates at the spring rear
eye and frame rail bracket. Install the nuts (Fig. 3). (3) Tighten the shackle plate nuts and front pivot
bolt nut until all slack is taken up. (4) Position the spring on the axle tube with the
spring center bolt seated in locating hole in axle tube
pad (Fig. 3).
(5) Install the U-bolts, new lockwashers and nuts.
(6) Tighten the nuts snug against the spring
bracket.
(7) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle
with the weight being supported by the tires. (8) Tighten the spring nuts according to the follow­
ing specifications:
• Model 44 Axle: U-bolt/Stud nuts - 115 Nnn (85 ft. lbs.) torque
Front pivot bolt/nut — 135 Nnn (100 ft. lbs.) torque
Rear shackle bolt/nut — 81 Nnn (60 ft. lbs.) torque
• Model 60 Axle: U-bolt nuts - 129 Nnn (95 ft. lbs.) torque Front pivot bolt/nut - 135 Nnn (100 ft. lbs.) torque
Rear shackle bolt/nut - 108 Nnn (80 ft. lbs.)
torque

SPRING LEAF-REPLACEMENT
If a spring has acquired a set (lost significant
height), it should be replaced. (1) Remove the spring from the vehicle. If neces­
sary, refer to the removal procedure. (2) Remove the spring leaf alignment clips.
(3) Clamp the spring in a vise. Remove the nut
and center bolt (Fig. 4).
SPRING

CENTER
RATCHET
AND

SOCKET

WRENCH

Fig.
4 Leaf
Spring
Disassembly
(4) Insert a long drift or punch into the center bolt
hole and slowly release the vise jaws.

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FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

•
PINION GEAR DEPTH VARIANCE

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-1
0

+
1

-ft
+3
+4
+4
+
0.008
+
0.007

+
0.006
+
0.005
+
0.004

+
0.003
+
0.002
+
0.001
0

+3
+
0.007
+
0.006
+
0.005
+
0.004

+
0.003
+
0.002

+
0.001
0
-0.001
+2
+
0.006
+
0.005
+
0.004

+
0.003
+
0.002
+
0.001
0
-0.001

-0.002

+
1
+
0.005
+
0.004

+
0.003
+
0.002

+
0.001
0
-0.001
-0.002

-0.003

0
+
0.004

+
0.003
+
0.002

+
0.001
0

-0.001
-0.002
-0.003

-0.004

-1
+
0.003

+
0.002
+
0.001
0
-0.001
-0.002

-0.003 -0.004
-0.005

-2
+
0.002
+
0.001
. 0
-0.001

-0.002
-0.003 -0.004
-0.005 -0.006

-3
+
0.001
0
-0.001
-0.002

-0.003 -0.004
-0.005 -0.006

-0.007

-.4
0
-0.001
-0.002

-0.003 -0.004 -0.005
-0.006
-0.007

-0.008
PINION
GEAR
DEPTH
MEASUREMENT
AND

ADJUSTMENT
WITH TOOL SET D-11144
The following gear depth measurement and adjust­
ment procedure involves using Tool Set D-115-44. (1) Insert Master Pinion Block D-139 into the
dif­

ferential housing (Fig. 57).

PINION BLOCK TOOL PINION BLOCK TOOL
J8902-46

DIFFERENTIAL
HOUSING

ARBOR
DISC
TOOL
ARBOR

TOOL
J9003-103
DIFFERENTIAL

HOUSING
J9003-101
Fig.
57
Pinion
Block
In Shaft
Bore

(2) Place Disc D-115-4 on Arbor D-115-3 and posi­
tion in the bearing cradles (Fig. 58). This is the cen­
terline of the ring gear/axle shaft. (3) Place Pinion Height Block D-115-1 on top of
master pinion block tool and against arbor tool (Fig.
59).

(4) Place Gauge Block D-115-2 and Dial Indicator
D-106-5 on lowest step of block tool (Fig. 60). Zero
the dial indicator pointer.
Fig.
58
Disc
&
Arbor
In
Housing

(5) Move the gauge block toward the arbor until
the indicator plunger contacts the arbor tool (Fig.
60).
Slide the gauge block across the arbor while ob­
serving indicator. Record the longest travel distance,
whether inward (-) or outward (+•), indicated by the
pointer.
The distance indicated, plus or minus the
amount etched in the gear is the required thick­

ness.

(6) Measure the thickness of each depth shim with
a micrometer and combine the shims necessary for
total required pack thickness. Include oil slinger
thickness with the total shim pack thickness if
required.
(7) Remove the measurement tools from the differ­
ential housing.

•

FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 39

Fig.
59
Pinion
Height
Block
Against
Arbor
Fig.
60
Pinion
Gear Depth Measurement
(8) Place the depth shims in the pinion gear rear
bearing bore. Install the bearing cup (Fig. 61) with Installer D-145 and Handle C-4171.
Ensure the cup is correctly seated. (9) Install the pinion front bearing cup with In­
staller D-144 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 62).
(10) Install the rear bearing (and slinger if used)
on the pinion gear with Installer W-262 until com­
pletely seated (Fig. 63).
(11) Assemble preload shims onto pinion and in­
stall the pinion gear in housing.
(12) Install pinion front bearing, oil slinger, yoke,
washer and nut. Install the yoke with Installer C-3718 and Wrench C-3281 (Fig. 64).
(13) Tighten the yoke nut to 271-298 N-m (200-220
ft. lbs.) torque. (14) Check bearing preload torque with an inch
pound torque wrench (Fig. 65). The torque necessary
to rotate the pinion gear should be;
• Original Bearings — 1 to 3 N*m (10 to 20 in. lbs.)
• New Bearings — 2 to 5 N*m (20 to 40 in. lbs.)
SPECIAL
TOOL

C-4171
J9202-95
Fig.
61
Pinion
Rear Bearing Cup
Installation
SPECIAL
TOOL
D-144
SPECIAL Fig.
62
Pinion
Front Bearing Cup
Installation

If the preload torque is not within the specified tol­
erance, correct the shim thickness accordingly (Fig.
66);

• Increase the preload torque, decrease the shim
thickness
• Decrease the preload torque, increase the shim
thickness
(15) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the
pinion yoke (Fig. 67).
(16) Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the
lip of pinion seal. Install the new seal (Fig. 68) with
Installer W-147-E and Handle C-4171
(17) Install the yoke with Installer C-3718 and
Wrench C-3281 (Fig. 64). (18) Install a new yoke nut and tighten to 271 to
298 N-m (200 to 220 ft. lbs.) torque.

•

TAPERED

BUSHING

J9202-53

Fig.
32 Tapered
Bushing
Installation

J9202-52

Fig.
33
Lower
King
Pin and Retainer
Installation
(12) Install the axle shaft, refer to Axle Shaft and
U-Joint Installation.

COMPLETE
AXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION SERVICE
INFORMATION
It is not necessary to remove the complete front
axle from the vehicle for routine service. If the hous­
ing or axle shaft tubes are damaged, the complete axle can be removed and installed via the following
procedures.

REMOVAL
(1) Block the brake pedal in the up position. Raise
and support the vehicle at a comfortable working
height.
(2) Remove the front wheels/tires.
FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE
2 - 59
(3) Mark the front drive shaft and the pinion yoke
for installation alignment reference.
(4) Disconnect the front drive shaft from the axle
yoke. Attach the drive shaft to the frame rail with
wire.

(5) Remove the cotter pin, the nut, and disconnect
the drag link from the steering knuckle arm (left side only). Discard the cotter pin.
(6) Disconnect flexible brake fluid hose fittings at
the frame crossmember. Plug the hoses at the fit­

tings.
(7) Remove the shock absorber lower nut and stud
from the axle shaft tube bracket. Remove the nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the
spring brackets. (8) Remove nuts and the washers from the spring
U-bolts. Remove the complete front axle from the ve­
hicle.
INSTALLATION (1) Position the front axle under the front of the
vehicle with the axle spring pads under the springs.
Place the spring brackets over the springs. Make sure the stabilizer bar link bolt holes face toward the
rear of the vehicle.
(2) Install the spring U-bolts, washers and nuts.
Refer to Front Suspension — 4WD Vehicles within
this group. (3) Install the shock absorber. Refer to Front Sus­
pension—4 WD Vehicles within this group.
(4) Connect the stabilizer bar links to the spring
brackets. Refer to Front Suspension—4WD Vehicles within this group.
(5) Remove plugs and connect the brake hose fit­

tings.
Refer to Group 5, Brakes. (6) Connect the drag-link ball stud to the steering
knuckle arm. Refer to Group 19, Steering. (7) Connect the drive shaft to the pinion yoke with
the installation reference marks aligned. Install the
washers and the nuts and tighten to 19 N-m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Remove the supports, lower the vehicle and re­
move the block from the brake pedal.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
• Bleed and adjust the brakes
• Lubricate all the ball stud fittings
• Inspect the differential housing lubricant level. Re­
fer to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance.
(10) Lower the vehicle and test the axle and sus­
pension operation.

DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Note the installation reference letters
stamped on the bearing caps and housing ma­
chined sealing surface (Fig. 34).
(2) Remove the differential bearing caps.

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FRONT
SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

•
PINION
GEAR
DEPTH
MEASUREMENT
AND

ADJUSTMENT
WITH
TOOL
SET
D-116 The following gear depth measurement and adjust­
ment procedure involves using Tool Set D-116. (1) Insert Master Pinion Block D-120 into the
dif­

ferential housing (Fig. 53).

Fig.
53
Pinion
Block
In Shaft
Bore

(2) Place Disc D-116-2 on Arbor D-115-3 and posi­
tion in the bearing cradles (Fig. 54). This is the cen­
terline of the ring gear/axle shaft.

Fig.
54
Disc
&
Arbor
In
Housing

(3) Place Pinion Height Block D-116-1 on top of
master pinion block tool and against arbor tool (Fig.

55).

(4) Place Gauge Block D-115-2 and Dial Indicator
D-106-5 on lowest step (Fig. 56). Zero the dial indi­
cator pointer.
(5) Move the gauge block toward the arbor until
the indicator plunger contacts the arbor tool (Fig.
56).
Slide the gauge block across the arbor while ob­
serving indicator. Record the longest travel distance,
whether inward (-) or outward
(
+ ), indicated by the
pointer.
Fig.
55
Pinion
Height
Block
Against
Arbor

Fig.
56
Pinion
Gear Depth Measurement
Plunger travel distance indicated, plus or mi­
nus the amount etched in gear is required thick­

ness.

(6) Measure the thickness of each depth shim with
a micrometer and combine the shims necessary for
total required pack thickness. Include oil slinger
thickness with the total shim pack thickness.
(7) Remove the measurement tools from the differ­
ential housing.
(8) Place the depth shims in the pinion gear rear
bearing bore. Install the bearing cup (Fig. 57) with
Installer D-lll and Handle C-4171.
Ensure the cup is correctly seated. (9) Install the pinion front bearing cup with In­
staller C-4203 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 58). (10) Install the rear bearing (and slinger if used)
on the pinion gear with Installer C-3095-A until
completely seated (Fig. 59).
(11) Assemble preload shims onto pinion and in­
stall the pinion gear in housing.