Link Coil Suspension Details For 2005 Dodge Ram?

The Procedure for Installing Pitman.

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

The details and procedure is as follows:---

Link/Coil Suspension

WARNING

Do not loosen or move the alignment bar or clamp on the drag link. The bar is used as a locator for the adjuster clamps.

 

Fig. Do not loosen or move the alignment bar or clamp. The bar is used as a locator for the adjuster clamps

Do not loosen or move the alignment bar or clamp. The bar is used as a locator for the adjuster clamps

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the steering damper.
3. Remove the tie rod nuts.
4. Remove the tie rod from the drag link and left knuckle with a suitable puller.
5. Remove the drag link and nuts.
6. Remove the drag link from the right knuckle and pitman arm with a suitable puller.
7. Mark the pitman arm and shaft positions for assembly reference. Remove the pitman arm with a suitable puller.

To install:

1. Align the reference marks and install the pitman arm. Install the washer and nut and torque to the proper specification.
2. Install the drag link and properly tighten the hardware.
3. Install the drag link to the right steering knuckle. Torque hardware to the given specification.
4. Install the tie rod to the left steering knuckle and drag link. Tighten the hardware to the correct specification.
5. Install the steering damper. Tighten the fastening hardware to the proper specification.
6. Lower the vehicle, center the steering wheel and adjust toe.
   
   NOTE

   Position the clamp on the sleeve so that the retaining bolt is on the bottom side. Tighten to specification.

These details will help.

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