1999 DODGE RAM torque

assembly to steering knuckle. Finger tighten bolts. Install 2
remaining rotor and hub assembly bolts. Tighten all bolts to
specification.
5) Install rotor and hub nut. Tighten nut to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install cotter pin. On one ton models,
install adapter hub bolts and hub to rotor and hub assembly. Install
brake caliper, and tighten bolts to specification. Install wheels, and
tighten lug nuts to specification.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application (1) Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
ABS Sensor Bolt ............................................ 15 (11)\
Brake Caliper Bolt ......................................... 38 (52)\
Drag Link Nut .............................................. 65 (88)\
Hub-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt ..................... 125-160 (170-217)\
Lower Ball Joint Nut
216 FBI ................................................. 80 (108)\
248 FBI ........................................ 140-160 (190-217)\
Rotor & Hub Nut .................................. 160-200 (217-271)\
Shock Absorber Lower Bolt ................................ 100 (136)\
Stabilizer Bar Bolt ........................................ 27 (37)\
Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut ............................ 65 (88)\
Upper Ball Joint Nut
216 FBI ................................................. 75 (102)\
248 FBI .................................................. 70 (94)\
Wheel Lug Nuts .................................... 95-145 (130-195)\
( 1) - Front axles can be identified by differential cover. The 216 FBI
has rounded edges, the 248 FBI has flat angled edges.









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After pulley installation, run the engine until warm. See
PUMP PULLEY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If drive belt chirps, move
pulley outward approximately .020" (0.5 mm). If noise increases, press\
pulley inward .040" (1.0 mm). Ensure pulley does not contact mounting
bolts.
THRUST BEARING PRELOAD
NOTE: Manufacturer recommends removing steering gear from vehicle
before performing any adjustments.
1) Remove steering gear from vehicle. See STEERING GEAR under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure steering gear is empty of hydraulic
fluid. Rotate steering from stop-to-stop several times to drain fluid.
Loosen lock nut on adjuster plug. See Fig. 3. Using spanner wrench,
rotate adjuster plug clockwise until plug is seated in housing. Torque
will be approximately 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m).
Fig. 3: Measuring Thrust Bearing Preload
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
2) Place reference mark on steering gear housing adjacent to
one hole in adjuster plug. Measure counterclockwise about 1/2" (13 mm)\

from reference mark and place a second reference mark on steering gear
housing.
3) Rotate adjuster plug counterclockwise until hole in
adjuster plug aligns with second mark on steering gear housing.
Tighten lock nut on adjuster plug to 80 ft. lbs. (108 N.m). Ensure
adjuster plug does not move while tightening lock nut.
OVER-CENTER PRELOAD
CAUTION: Thrust bearing preload must be adjusted before adjusting
over-center preload.
1) Loosen lock nut on sector shaft adjuster screw. See Fig. 4
. Rotate stub shaft and count turns required to go from stop-to-stop.
Turn stub shaft back 1/2 number of turns to center steering gear.
Fig. 4: Adjusting Over-Center Preload
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
2) Rotate sector shaft adjuster screw counterclockwise until
fully extended, then turn clockwise one full turn. Attach INCH-lb.
torque wrench to end of stub shaft. Position torque wrench handle in a
vertical position. Rotate stub shaft 45 degrees from vertical position
in each direction, and record highest reading. See Fig. 4.
3) Turn adjuster in until torque required to turn stub shaft
is 6-10 INCH lbs. (0.7-1.1 N.m) more than reading in step 2). Hold
adjuster screw, and tighten lock nut to 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m).

seals. Apply power steering fluid to NEW seals. Install flow control
valve. Tighten flow control valve fitting to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m).
Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Add power steering fluid. DO NOT use ATF. Bleed hydraulic system. See
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 8: Removing Flow Control Valve
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
STEERING GEAR

Removal
1) Place wheels in straight-ahead position. Place drain pan
under steering gear assembly. Disconnect and cap pressure and return
hoses from steering gear. Disconnect steering column shaft coupling
from steering gear stub shaft.
2) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect steering linkage
(center link) from pitman arm. See Fig. 9. Disconnect stabilizer bar
(if necessary). Place reference mark on pitman arm and sector shaft.
Remove nut and pitman arm from sector shaft. Remove steering gear-to-
frame bolts. Remove steering gear.
Installation
1) Install steering gear with bolts finger tight. Center
steering gear and align stub shaft with steering column. Install
steering column shaft coupling bolt and tighten to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
CAUTION: Stake pitman arm nut against pitman arm to ensure proper
retention.
2) Reposition steering gear to eliminate binding, and tighten
bolts to specification. Install pitman arm on sector shaft with
reference marks aligned. Install lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to
specification.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Fill pump reservoir. Bleed air from hydraulic system. See
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
SECTOR SHAFT OIL SEAL
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Place wheels in straight-ahead
position. Disconnect steering linkage (center link) from pitman arm.
Disconnect stabilizer bar (if necessary).
2) Place reference mark on pitman arm and sector shaft.
Remove nut and pitman arm from sector shaft. Place drain pan under
steering gear. Remove retaining ring and steel washer. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT hold steering wheel in left-turn position for more
than 2 seconds.
3) Start engine and momentarily hold steering wheel in
extreme left-turn position. When pressure develops, this should force
upper oil seal, steel washer and lower oil seal from steering gear
housing. Stop engine and remove seals.
Installation
1) Ensure seal bore of steering gear is free of burrs and
sector shaft is free of pitting or roughness. Lubricate replacement
seals and steel washers with power steering fluid.
2) Wrap sector shaft with plastic tape or .005" (.13 mm)
thick shim stock. Install upper oil seal (single lip seal) and steel
washer first. Oil seal must be installed only deep enough to allow for
remaining oil seal, steel washer and retaining ring.
CAUTION: DO NOT install upper oil seal against inner bore surface of
steering gear housing. Oil seals must be installed so each
oil seal is separately seated in shaft bore.
3) Install lower oil seal (double lip seal) and steel washer\
.
Oil seal must be installed only deep enough to allow for steel washer
and retaining ring. Remove tape or shim stock and install retaining
ring.

CAUTION: Stake pitman arm nut against pitman arm to ensure proper
retention.
4) Install pitman arm on sector shaft with reference marks
aligned. Install lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
5) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Fill pump reservoir. Allow engine to idle for at least 3
minutes. DO NOT turn wheels during this time. Rotate wheels both
directions and check for leaks. Refill pump reservoir.
CENTER LINK
Removal & Installation
Separate tie rods, idler arm, steering and drag link (if
equipped) from center link. Remove center link. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten nuts to specification.
Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Steering Linkage
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
DRAG LINK
Removal & Installation
Remove cotter pins and drag link nuts. Using Separator (C-
4150), separate drag link from steering knuckle or center link and

pitman arm. Remove drag link. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install
cotter pins.
IDLER ARM
Removal & Installation
Remove cotter pin and nut from idler arm. Separate idler arm
from center link. Remove idler arm bolts. Remove idler arm. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Install NEW cotter pin.
PITMAN ARM
Removal & Installation
1) Remove cotter pin and nut at pitman arm-to-center link or
drag link. Separate pitman arm from center link or drag link. Mark
location of pitman arm on steering gear shaft. Remove pitman arm-to-
steering gear shaft nut. Separate pitman arm from steering gear.
CAUTION: Stake pitman arm nut against steering gear shaft to ensure
proper retention.
2) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure reference
marks are aligned. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. Install
NEW cotter pin.
TIE ROD END
Removal
Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Using Tie Rod End
Puller (C-3894-A), remove tie rod end from steering knuckle or center
link. Loosen lock nut or clamp bolt. Remove tie rod end. Note number
of turns required for removal.
NOTE: Use Tie Rod End Puller (C-3894-A) to prevent tie rod end seal\
damage.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure tie rod end
is installed at same location. Position clamp sleeve with bolt located
on bottom. Clamp opening should be aligned with slot in sleeve.
2) Tighten the tie rod end nut to specification. Install a
NEW cotter pin. Check and adjust toe-in. See appropriate
SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Tighten clamp
bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
OVERHAUL
POWER STEERING PUMP OVERHAUL
Only fluid reservoirs, caps, pulleys, "O" rings, seals and
flow control valve are replaceable on pump. See Figs. 7 and 8.
Internal components are non-serviceable. If internal components fail,
replace pump. Replace reservoir, or "O" ring and seals if damaged.
NOTE: If expansion plug is deformed or dislodged, DO NOT remove it.
Replace pump housing.
STEERING GEAR OVERHAUL

NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of steering. If
faulty, replace steering gear as an assembly.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS\
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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Center Link-To-Pitman Arm Nut .............................. 65 (88)\
Drag Link Nut .............................................. 65 (88)\
Flow Control Valve Fitting ................................. 55 (75)\
Idler Arm-To-Center Link Nut
Dakota (4WD) & Ram Pickup ................................ 65 (88\
)
Ram Van/Wagon ............................................ 47 (64)\
Idler Arm-To-Frame Bolt
Dakota (4WD)
Standard Duty ........................................... 50 (68)\
Heavy Duty ............................................ 195 (264)\
Ram Pickup ............................................... 50 (68)\
Ram Van/Wagon .......................................... 115 (156)\
Mounting Studs ............................................. 35 (47)\
Pitman Arm Nut ( 1) ....................................... 185 (251)
Sector Shaft Adjuster Screw Lock Nut ....................... 20 (27)\
Dakota (4WD) & Ram Van/Wagon ............................. 20 (27\
)
Ram Pickup ............................................... 43 (58)\
Steering Gear Housing-To-Frame Bolt
Dakota (4WD) ............................................. 65 (88\
)
Ram Pickup ............................................. 140 (190)\
Ram Van/Wagon
Steering Gear-To-Bracket .............................. 105 (142)\
Bracket-To-Frame ...................................... 100 (136)\
Tie Rod Clamp Bolt
Dakota (4WD) ............................................. 56 (75\
)
Ram Pickup
Standard Duty ........................................... 45 (61)\
Heavy Duty .............................................. 60 (81)\
Ram Van/Wagon
Standard Duty (9/16" Nut) ............................... 16 (22\
)
Heavy Duty (5/8" Nut) ................................... 26 (35\
)
Tie Rod Nut
Dakota (4WD) & Ram Pickup ................................ 65 (88\
)
Ram Van/Wagon
9/16" ................................................... 55 (75)\
5/8" ................................................... 75 (102)\
Vacuum/Power Steering Pump Assembly-To-Engine Bolts ........ 57 (77)\
Vacuum Pump-To-Power Steering Pump Nuts .................... 18 (24)\
( 1) - Nut must be staked against pitman arm threads.
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