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smcvey
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Jan 14, 2010, 6:07 PM
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HELP! Don't ask me how (but I do have a 17 year old son) but I need a new steering gear box on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup. I have a friend that would be willing to tackle the job but he isn't sure whether the frame needs to be lifted for this. Anyone know the answer...I can't afford the $500 the shop wants to charge for it. My husband just lost his job and we have very little coming in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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re-tired
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Jan 14, 2010, 8:20 PM
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Here ya go . We're dying to know how he managed to destroy one. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Ram - Place the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- Disconnect the fluid hoses from the steering gear and cap the lines.
- Remove the coupler pinch bolt and slide the shaft off the gear.
- Matchmark the pitman shaft and arm and remove the arm.
- Remove the steering gear fasteners and remove the gear.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE The use of new mounting hardware is recommended. Alternately, use a medium strength thread-locking compound on the mounting hardware. - Be sure to tighten all hardware to the proper specification.
- After adding fluid, carry out the power steering pump "Initial Operation" procedure.
Fig. Steering gear pinch bolt and coupler-Ram LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH
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smcvey
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Jan 14, 2010, 8:28 PM
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He's not talking BUT the guy at the shop where I have it showed me where there was something that was bent and rammed into the gear box and when they pulled that out it left a hole. The mechanic said he must have hit something low that bent, whatever it was, and rammed it into the gear box. And I quote, "Mom, I didn't hit anything. I have no idea how that could have happened." WHATEVER! Like I wasn't 17 once. I cracked an oil pan and claimed I had no idea how. Running over a barricade will do that you know. Thanks for your help. I think my friend will be able to do it
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