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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide RAM 1500 1998 2.G DODGE DODGE https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/12/5702/w960_5702-0.png DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide A wooden crossbeam may be required for proper
connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow-
ing method.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The following safety precautions must be
observed when towing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
WHEEL ALIGNMENT......................1
FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION..8FRONT - LINK/COIL......................29
REAR.................................41
W

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide OPERATION
²CASTERis the forward or rearward tilt of the
steering knuckle from vertical. Tilting the top of the
knuckle forward provides less positive caster. Tilting
the top of the knuckle rearward p

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE STEERING
EFFORT1. Loose or worn steering gear. 1. Replace steering gear.
2. Column coupler binding. 2. Replace coupler.
3. Tire pressure. 3. Adjust tire

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide To adjust the vehicle height turn the torsion bar
adjustment bolt CLOCKWISE to raise the vehicle
and COUNTER CLOCKWISE to lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: ALWAYS raise the vehicle to the correct
suspension

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide angle while adjusting caster, move one pivot bolt of
the upper control arm in or out. Then move the other
pivot bolt of the upper control arm in the opposite
direction. Install special tool 8876 betwe

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide (1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the wheels. Center and Secure
the steering wheel and turn off engine.
(2) Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
(3) Adjust the r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide SPECIAL TOOLS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
8876 - CAMBER/CASTER ADJUSTMENT TOOL
DRWHEEL ALIGNMENT 2 - 7
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide FRONT - INDEPENDENT
FRONT SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each
wheel to adapt to different road surfaces indepen-
dently. The wheels are mounted to hub/bea

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G User Guide FRAME MOUNTED BUSHING
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used
on the threaded portions of the tool. This will
increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper
operation during the removal
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