1999 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

Fig. 6: Adjusting Camber (Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
NOTE: Moving rear of control arm changes caster significantly.
Moving front of control arm changes camber significantly.
Fig. 7: Adjusting Camber & Caster (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup
With Independent Front Suspension)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup (With Independent Front

Suspension)
Loosen pivot bar attaching bolts, and move ends of upper
control arm either in or out to obtain proper camber and caster
angles. See Fig. 7. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten
pivot bar retaining bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Ram Pickup (Link/Coil Suspension)
Camber is factory set and is not adjustable. To adjust
caster, rotate adjuster cam on lower control arm. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig. 8.
Fig. 8: Adjusting Caster (Ram Pickup With Link/Coil Suspension)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Ram Van/Wagon
1) Use Adjuster Tool 8199 for this procedure. See Fig. 9.
Clamp tool onto upper control arm frame bracket using 2 clamp bolts.
Tighten adjustment nut on each tool until bolts are snug against pivot
bar. Loosen both upper control arm retaining bolts completely.
2) To obtain proper camber and caster angles, tighten or
loosen tool adjustment bolts on adjuster tool to move one or both ends

of upper control arm. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.
Tighten pivot retaining bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Fig. 9: Camber & Caster Angle Adjustment Tool
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
FRONT WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Set each front wheel at 1/2 of total toe specification. On
vehicles equipped with power steering, set wheel toe position
with engine running.
Except Ram Van/Wagon & 4WD Models
Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
Loosen tie rod lock nuts. Rotate rods to set toe to specification. See
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten tie rod lock nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Adjust steering gear
to tie rod boots at tie rod. Remove steering wheel clamp. See Fig. 10.
Ram Van/Wagon & 4WD Models
Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts. Rotate adjustment sleeve
to align toe to specification. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.
Position sleeve clamps on underside of sleeve so clamp ends are not
over sleeve slot, and tighten adjustment sleeve clamp bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Remove steering wheel
clamp. See Fig. 11.
Fig. 10: Adjusting Front Wheel Toe With Tie Rod (Except Ram
Van/Wagon & 4WD Models)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 11: Adjusting Front Wheel Toe With Adjustment Sleeve (Ram
Van/Wagon & 4WD Models)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
REAR WHEEL CAMBER & TOE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Rear wheel alignment is set at the factory. No adjustments
procedures are provided by the manufacturer.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
Axle Bracket Eccentric Cam Nut
Ram Pickup .............................................. 95 (130)\
Pivot Bar-To-Frame Bolts
Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup ........................... 155 (210)\
Ram Van/Wagon .......................................... 220 (298)\
Strut-To-Knuckle Nuts
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager ................... ( 1) 65 (88)
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve Bolts
Ram Pickup ................................................... ( 2)
Ram/Van Wagon
Standard Duty ........................................... 17 (23)\
Heavy Duty .............................................. 26 (35)\
Tie Rod Lock Nut(s)

Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country, & Voyager ...... 55 (75)\
Wheel Lug Nuts
Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager ..................... 100 (135)\
Dakota & Durango
1998 ........................................... 85-110 (115-149)\
1999 ........................................... 85-115 (115-156)\
Ram Pickup
5 Stud Wheel ........................................... 95 (129)\
8 Stud Wheel .......................................... 135 (183)\
8 Stud Dual Wheel ..................................... 145 (197)\
Ram/Van Wagon
5 Stud ......................................... 80-110 (108-149)\
8 Stud ........................................ 120-150 (163-203)\
(1) - Tighten an additional 1/4 turn.
( 2) - Information is not available.









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ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS








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Application Preferred Range
Caravan, Town & Country,
& Voyager
1998 2WD & AWD With
14" & 15" Tires ( 1)
Camber ( 2)
Front .................. 0.15 ................. -0.25 To 0.55
Rear .................... 0 ................... -0.25 To 0.25
Caster ( 2) ............... 1.4 ..................... 0.4 To 2.4
Toe-In ( 3)
Front ............... 0.05 (1.5) .. -0.05 To 0.15 (-1.5 To 4\
)
Rear ................... 0 (0) ........ -0.2 To 0.2 (-5 To 5\
)
Toe-In ( 2)
Front ................... 0.1 ................... -0.1 To 0.3
Rear ..................... 0 .................... -0.4 To 0.4
1998 2WD & AWD With 15",
16" Or 17" Tires ( 4)
Camber ( 2)
Front ( 1) ............. 0.05 ................. -0.35 To 0.45
Rear ................... 0 ................... -0.25 To 0.25
Caster ( 2) ............... 1.4 ..................... 0.4 To 2.4
Toe-In ( 3)
Front ............... 0.05 (1.5) .. -0.05 To 0.15 (-1.5 To 4\
)
Rear ................... 0 (0) ........ -0.2 To 0.2 (-5 To 5\
)
Toe-In ( 2)
Front .................. 0.1 .................... -0.1 To 0.3
Rear .................... 0 ..................... -0.4 To 0.4
Dakota
Camber ( 2)
All Models ............... 0.38 ................. -0.12 To 0.88
Caster ( 2)
2WD shortbed ............. 2.99 .................. 2.49 To 3.49
4WD Shortbed ............. 3.16 .................. 2.66 To 3.66
2WD Longbed .............. 3.09 .................. 2.59 To 3.59
4WD Longbed .............. 3.23 .................. 2.73 To 3.73
2WD Club Cab ............. 3.13 .................. 2.63 To 3.63
4WD Club Cab ............. 3.27 .................. 2.77 To 3.77
Toe-In ( 3)
All Models ............ 0.07 (1.5) .... 0.02 To 0.12 (0.5 To 3\
)

Toe-In (2)
All Models ............... 0.15 .................. 0.15 To 0.25
1998 Durango
2WD
Camber ( 2) ............... 0.38 .................. 0.12 To 0.88
Caster ( 2) ............... 3.31 .................. 2.81 To 3.81
Toe-In ( 3) ............ 0.07 (1.5) .... 0.02 To 0.12 (0.5 To 3)
Toe-In ( 2) ............... 0.15 .................. 0.05 To 0.25
1999 Durango
2WD
Camber ( 2) ............... 0.38 .................. 0.12 To 0.88
Caster ( 2) ............... 2.99 .................. 2.49 To 3.49
Toe-In ( 3) ............ 0.07 (1.5) ..... 0.2 To 0.12 (0.5 To 3)
Toe-In ( 2) ............... 0.15 ................... 0.5 To 0.25
4WD
Camber ( 2) ............... 0.38 .................. 0.12 To 0.88
Caster ( 2) ............... 3.31 .................. 2.81 To 3.81
Toe-In ( 3) ............ 0.07 (1.5) .... 0.02 To 0.12 (0.5 To 3)
Toe-In ( 2) ............... 0.15 ................... 0.5 To 0.25
Ram Pickup
Camber ( 2)
Ram 1500
2WD Short Bed .......... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Short Bed .......... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
2WD Long Bed ........... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Long Bed ........... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
Ram 1500 Club Cab/Quad Cab
2WD Short Bed .......... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Short Bed .......... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
2WD Long Bed ........... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Long Bed ........... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
Ram 2500 HD
2WD Long Bed .................................. 0.5 .. 0 To 1
4WD Long Bed ..................................... ( 5) .. ( 5)
2WD Club Cab/Club
Cab Short Bed ......... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Club Cab/Quad
Cab Short Bed ......... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
2WD Club Cab/Quad
Cab Long Bed .......... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Club Cab/Quad
Cab Long Bed .......... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
Ram 3500
2WD Long Bed ........... 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Long Bed ........... ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
2WD Quad Cab Long Bed .. 0.5 ......................... 0 To 1
4WD Quad Cab Long Bed .. ( 5) ............................ ( 5)
Caster ( 2)
Ram 1500
2WD Short Bed .......... 3.4 ..................... 2.4 To 4.4
4WD Short Bed .......... 3.1 ...................... 2.1To 4.1
2WD Long Bed ........... 3.6 ..................... 2.6 To 4.6
4WD Long Bed ........... 3.25 .................. 2.25 To 4.25
Ram 1500 Club Cab/Quad Cab
2WD Short Bed .......... 3.5 ..................... 2.5 To 4.5
4WD Short Bed .......... 3.4 ..................... 2.4 To 4.4
2WD Long Bed ......... 3.65 ( 6) ................ 2.65 To 4.65
4WD Long Bed ........... 3.55 .................. 2.55 To 4.55
Ram 2500 HD
2WD Long Bed ........... 3.45 .................. 2.45 To 4.45
4WD Long Bed ........... 3.1 ..................... 2.1 To 4.1
Ram 2500 HD Club Cab/Quad Cab
2WD Short Bed .......... 3.5 ..................... 2.5 To 4.5

4WD Short Bed .......... 3.15 ................... 2.5 To 4.15
2WD Long Bed ........... 3.65 .................. 2.65 To 4.65
4WD Long Bed ........... 3.25 .................. 2.25 To 4.25
Ram 3500
2WD Long Bed ........... 3.25 .................. 2.25 To 4.25
4WD Long Bed ........... 2.9 ..................... 1.9 To 3.9
2WD Quad Cab Long Bed .. 3.45 .................. 2.45 To 4.45
4WD Quad Cab Long Bed ... 3 .......................... 2 To 4
Toe-In (3)
All Models ............ 0.05 (1.5) ...... 0 To 0.1 (0 To 2.5\
)
Toe-In ( 2)
All Models ................ 0.1 ...................... 0 To 0.2
Ram Van/Wagon
Camber ( 2) .................. 0 .................... -0.6 To 0.6
Caster ( 2) ................. 2.5 .................... 1.5 To 3.5
Toe-In ( 3) ................ 0 (0) ...... -0.12 To 0.12 (-3 To 3)
Toe-In ( 2) .................. 0 ................... -.25 To 0.25
( 1) - Specification is for P205/75R14 & P215/65R15 tires.
( 2) - Measurement in degrees.
( 3) - Measurement in inches (mm).
( 4) - Specification is for P205/75R15, P215/65R16 or P215/60R 17
tires.
( 5) - Camber not set on 4WD models.
( 6) - 1999 models 3.85 preferred, 2.85 To 4.85 range.









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