2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 7. Remove the pitman shaft cover (3) bolts.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing
if it is not centered.
8. Remove the pitman shaft (1) from the gear.
9. Remove the cover (3) if needed by

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual DIESEL
1. Coat the seal withpower steering fluid.
2. Install the pitman shaft (1) into the steering gear
until it fully seats into the bearing.
3. Install the new cover bolts and tighten to 68 Nꞏm
(

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual page page
LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION
SPECIAL TOOLS .............................. 63
TIE ROD END
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
OUTER TIE ROD END ....................... 64REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD E

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
SPECIAL TOOLS
Remover, Ball Stud 9360

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual TIE ROD END
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
OUTERTIERODEND
NOTE: If the outer tie rod end is equipped with a lubrication fitting, grease the joint then road test the vehi-
cle before performing test.
1. Raise t

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during
removal or installation.
1. Thread the outer tie rod end (3) onto the inner tie
rod (2), to it’s original position.
2.

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual page page
LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION ................................ 67
STANDARD PROCEDURE
LUBRICATION .............................. 67
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE ...................................

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual LINKAGE - LINK/COIL
DESCRIPTION
Thesteeringlinkageiscomprisedofatierodend(5),
tie rod, drag link (7), steering damper (9) and pitman
arm (2).
CAUTION: If any steering components are
replaced or servic