pitman DODGE RAM 1999 Service User Guide


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1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering, Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheels and Tires
Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes and Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
CONTENTS
Motorist Assurance Program (MAP)
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
Steering and Suspension
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRINGS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAYS (COMPRESSOR)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCHES (ON/OFF)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES
BALL JOINTS
BUSHINGS
CENTER LINKS
CONTROL ARM SHAFTS
CONTROL ARMS
DRAG LINKS
ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS
IDLER ARMS
KING PINS
PITMAN ARMS
POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING (HYDRAULIC) PUMPS
RADIUS ARMS
RELAY RODS
SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
SPINDLES
SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR
STEEL POWER STEERING LINES
STEERING ARMS
STEERING DAMPERS
STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEARS - RACK AND PINION
STEERING KNUCKLES
STRIKE OUT BUMPERS
STRUT RODS
STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLIES
SWAY BAR LINKS
SWAY BARS

Bearing races worn ...... A ........... Require replacement.
Bearing rollers pitted .. A ........... Require replacement.
Bearing rollers worn .... A ........... Require replacement.
Bearing seal bent ....... 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or
bearing.
Bearing seal missing .... 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or
bearing.
Bearing seal torn ....... 2 . Suggest replacement of seal or
bearing.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement
of affected parts.
End caps missing ........ C . Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace king pin.
End play exceeds
specifications ......... B ................ Require repair.
Grease fitting broken ... A .. Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C .. Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A .. Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Locating pins missing ... C . Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace king pin.
Looseness exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B .... Require replacement of worn
parts.
Seized .................. A ........... Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A . Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........... Require replacement.
Will not take grease .... 2 ..... (1) Suggest replacement of
grease fitting.
( 1) - If king pin will not take grease after replacement of
grease fitting, suggest replacement of king pin.









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PITMAN ARMS
PITMAN ARM INSPECTION








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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,

replace pitman arm.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
pitman arm.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Binding ................. A .......... (1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ...... Require replacement grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ......... ( 3) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Grease seal torn ........ 2 ......... ( 4) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 5)( 6) Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose ....... A ........... ( 7) Require repair or
replacement.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Splines damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Splines stripped
(splines missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
taper hole ............. A ........... ( 8) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 9) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ ( 8) Require replacement.
( 1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint
and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket
movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 7) - Check for bent stud of damaged taper hole.
( 8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
( 9) - Check for damaged stud.









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