2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
ALLLD&HDEXCEPT4X4HD
1. Install the coupler to the steering rack & pinion
using the marks made in the removal process.
2. Install the coupler to the intermediate shaft using
the marks made

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 2. Install the coupler (3) to the intermediate shaft (2).
NOTE: New pinch bolts must be used for reinstal-
lation.
3. Install the lower pinch bolt (3) and tighten to 28
Nꞏm (250 in. lbs.).
4. Instal

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual page page
GEAR - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION ................................ 39
REMOVAL .................................... 39
INSTALLATION ............................... 40
SPECIFICAT

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual GEAR - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION
A rack and pinion steering gear is made up of two
main components, the pinon shaft and the rack. The
gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 10. Remove the rack & pinion (2) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing gear inspect bushings and replace if worn or damaged.
NOTE: In the frame there are two holes for the mounting of

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
LD319 235 —
Rack and Pinion Steering
Gear
Gear to Frame Bolts
2WD HD251 185 —
Rack and P

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual BUSHING
REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering gear (Refer to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the vise on the gear case.
2. Mount the steering gear in a soft jawed vise.
NOTE: If th

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual page page
GEAR - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION ................................ 44
OPERATION .................................. 44
REMOVAL .................................... 44
INSTALLATION ................