Steering System: Maintenance RAM Pickup 2500

STANDARD PROCEDURE - OUTER TIE ROD END LUBRICATION

Note. View is typical.

Scheme 42

Note. If a new tie rod end is to be installed, make sure the boot (2) is properly lubricated.

Any time the outer tie rod end is disconnected from the knuckle, before assembly, clean all old grease and debris from the boot with a clean cloth and apply outer tie rod grease P/N 68088623AA (1) to the boot (2) as shown in illustration.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION

Periodic lubrication of the steering system components is required. Refer to Maintenance Schedules , Description .

The following components must be lubricated

1. Tie rod
2. Tie rod end
3. Drag link

STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING

The power steering fluid level can be viewed on the dipstick attached to the filler cap. There are two ranges listed on the dipstick, COLD and HOT. Before opening power steering system, wipe the reservoir filler cap free of dirt and debris. Remove the cap and check the fluid level on its dipstick. When the fluid is at normal ambient temperature, approximately 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F), the fluid level should read between the minimum and maximum area of the cold range. When the fluid is hot, fluid level is allowed to read up to the highest end of the HOT range. Only add fluid when the vehicle is cold.

Use only MOPAR® ATF+4. Do not overfill the power steering system.

Scheme 43

1. Drain and siphon the power steering system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the return hose at the cooler.
4. Disconnect the return hose (1) at the gear. see scheme 90
5. Remove the return hose from the routing clamp at the fan shroud and then remove from the vehicle.

Scheme 44

1. Drain and siphon the power steering system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the pressure hose at the pump.
4. Disconnect the pressure hose (2) at the gear .
5. Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.