2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Pitman Arm
Gear Shaft Nut300 225 —
Drag Link
Pitman Arm88 65 —
Drag Link
Tie Rod54
Then an additional 90°40
Then an additional 90°—
Dr

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE
Remover Ball Stud MB-991113
Puller Tie Rod C-3894-A
Remover Ball Joint C-4150A
PITMAN ARM REMOVAL TOOL - 9615

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual DAMPER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering damper mounting nuts and bolts.
2. Slide the damper from the isolation bushing.
3. Remove the damper.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the steering damper on the axle and

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual DRAG LINK
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drag link nut (2) from the pitman arm
side (1).
2. Remove the drag link nut from the knuckle side.
3. Remove the drag link (2) from the right knuckle
and pitman arm (1)

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual PITMAN ARM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drag link nut (2) from the pitman arm
(1).
2. Install puller C-3894-A (3) and separate the drag
link (2) from the pitman arm (1).
3. Mark the pitman arm (2) and shaft

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
1. Align reference marks and install pitman arm.
2. Install the lock washer and retaining nut on the pit-
man shaft and tighten nut to 251 Nꞏm (185 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the drag link (

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual TIE ROD END
REMOVAL
1. Remove tie rod nuts (1).
2. Remove tie rod from drag link and left knuckle with
remover C-4150A.
INSTALLATION
1. Install tie rod (2) to the left steering knuckle and
drag link.

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual TRACK BAR
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the axle.
2. Remove the track bar bolts (2) and nuts (3).
3. Remove the track bar (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the track bar (1).
2. Install the new bolts (2) an