ABS DODGE RAM 1999 Service Owner's Guide
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FLUID TYPE
Use SAE 80W-90 or 90W hypoid gear lubricant with MIL-L-2105-C
and API GL-5 ratings.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: See appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
AXLE SHAFT & HUB BEARING
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake
caliper with hose attached, and secure aside. DO NOT allow brake
caliper to hang by brake hose. Remove brake rotor. Remove ABS wheel
speed sensor (if equipped). Remove grease cap from center of front
hub. Remove cotter pin from end of axle shaft. Remove axle nut and
washer.
2) Remove hub/bearing assembly-to-knuckle bolts. Remove
hub/bearing assembly from steering knuckle and axle shaft. Remove
brake dust shield. To remove right (passenger-side) axle shaft,
carefully pull axle shaft from axle housing.
NOTE: Left axle shaft will disengage from collar located on
intermediate axle shaft.
3) To remove left (driver's side) axle shaft, disconnect
electrical connector and vacuum hoses at vacuum shift motor. Remove
bolts, vacuum shift motor and gasket. Carefully pull axle shaft from
axle housing and collar on intermediate axle shaft.
Installation
1) Install NEW oil seal on axle shaft with seal lip facing
toward splines on differential end of axle shaft. Coat seal lip with
wheel bearing grease.
2) Install right axle shaft into axle housing. Ensure axle
shaft engages with side gears in differential.
3) To install left axle shaft, ensure collar is engaged with
splines on intermediate axle shaft. Install left axle shaft into axle
housing. Ensure axle shaft engages with splines on collar. Install
vacuum shift motor, ensuring fork on vacuum shift motor engages groove
on collar. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Apply
silicone rubber sealant to edge of grease cap before installing.
Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure transmission and
transfer selector levers case are in Neutral. Reference mark drive
shaft and pinion flange for reassembly reference.
2) Remove bolts and "U" joint straps at pinion flange. Remove
center carrier bearing bolts (if equipped). Remove drive shaft.
CAUTION: The "U" joint components are not serviceable. Replace
complete assembly. DO NOT reuse.
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Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW "U" joint
straps and bolts. Ensure all reference marks are aligned. Tighten
bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
PINION FLANGE & OIL SEAL
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Reference mark drive shaft and
pinion flange on differential for reassembly. Remove bolts and "U"
joint straps at pinion flange on differential. Disconnect drive shaft
from differential, and support it aside.
2) Using INCH-lb. torque wrench, measure amount of force
required to rotate pinion. This is pinion bearing preload. Record
pinion bearing preload for reassembly reference.
3) Remove pinion nut and washer from pinion. Scribe reference
mark on pinion flange and pinion for reassembly. Using Holder (C-3281)\
and appropriate flange remover, remove pinion flange from pinion.
Remove oil seal from axle housing.
Installation
1) Ensure oil seal surface in axle housing is clean. Coat lip
of oil seal with gear lube. Using appropriate oil seal installer and
handle, install oil seal.
2) Install pinion flange on pinion with reference mark
aligned. Press pinion flange onto pinion. Install washer and pinion
nut. Tighten pinion nut while rotating pinion, ensuring bearings are
properly seated. Tighten nut until preload measured before disassembly
is achieved. DO NOT exceed maximum torque specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "U" joint straps and bolts. Ensure all reference marks are
aligned. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Check lubricant level and add if necessary.
AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Removing axle housing assembly is not necessary unless axle
housing is damaged. Differential carrier and components can
be serviced by removing differential assembly from axle
housing.
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Reference
mark drive shaft to pinion flange for reassembly. Remove bolts and "U"
joint straps at pinion flange. Remove drive shaft, and support aside.
Remove brake calipers, and support aside with wire. DO NOT allow
calipers to hang from brake hoses.
2) Disconnect ABS sensor harness connectors (if equipped).
Disconnect drag link and tie rod from steering knuckles. Disconnect
shock absorber from axle housing. Disconnect stabilizer bar links at
spring brackets.
3) Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum hoses at vacuum
shift motor. Support axle housing assembly with floor jack. Remove
bolts from upper and lower suspension arms. Lower axle housing
assembly from vehicle and remove.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure reference marks
on drive shaft and pinion flange align. Tighten suspension arms with
vehicle at normal operating height. Tighten bolt/nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Check axle fluid level
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and fill if necessary.
STEERING KNUCKLES
Removal & Installation
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove hub bearing and axle
shaft. Remove tie rod or drag link end from steering knuckle arm.
Remove ABS sensor harness and bracket from steering knuckle.
2) Remove cotter pin from upper ball stud nut. Remove upper
and lower ball stud nuts. Using a brass hammer, strike steering
knuckle to remove knuckle from axle tube yokes.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. On 216 FBI axles,
tighten lower and upper ball stud nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) On 248 FBI axles, tighten lower ball stud nut to
specification. DO NOT install cotter pin at this time. Install and
tighten upper ball stud nut to specification. Retorque lower ball stud
nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
AXLE SHIFT MOTOR
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect vacuum and wiring connector from shift housing.
Remove indicator switch, shift motor housing cover, gasket and shield
from housing.
2) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shift fork
is correctly guided into shift collar groove. Tighten mounting bolts
to 96 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Add 5 ounces (148 ml) of GL-5 gear lubrica\
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to shift motor housing through indicator switch mounting hole.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Differential assembly consists of differential case and
components mounted in axle housing. For differential assembly
servicing, see DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1) Remove axle shafts from differential. See AXLE SHAFT & HUB
BEARING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2) Note identification marks on bearing caps and axle housing
for reassembly reference. Bearing caps must be installed in original
location. If marks are not present, place marks on bearing caps and
axle housing.
3) Remove bolts and bearing caps. Place Axle Housing Spreader
(W-129-B) on axle housing so dowel pins engage with locating holes.
See Fig. 1 . Install hold-down clamps. Finger tighten turnbuckle on
axle housing spreader.
4) Install pilot stud and dial indicator on axle housing.
Position dial indicator so stem is resting against opposite side of
axle housing, with pressure on stem.
CAUTION: DO NOT spread axle housing more than .020" (.50 mm), or axle
housing may be damaged.
5) Adjust dial indicator to zero. Tighten turnbuckle enough
to spread axle housing for differential case removal while noting
reading on dial indicator. Dial indicator reading should not exceed .
020" (.50 mm).
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Ring Gear Backlash ......................... .005-.008" (.13-.20 mm)\
Ring Gear Backlash Variation .................... ( 1) .002" (.05 mm)
Pinion Bearing Preload
New Bearings ........................... 15-35 INCH Lbs. (2-5 N.m)\
Used Bearings .......................... 10-20 INCH Lbs. (1-2 N.m)\
( 1) - Maximum variation from ring gear backlash measured at
minimum point on ring gear. If ring gear backlash is
.005" (.15 mm) at minimum point, ring gear backlash should
not exceed .007" (.18 mm) anywhere on ring gear.
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ABS Sensor Bolt ................................................ ( 1)
Axle Nut ................................................. 175 (237)\
Ball Joint Stud Nut
216 FBI
Lower .................................................. 80 (109)\
Upper .................................................. 75 (102)\
248 FBI
Lower
1st Time .............................................. 35 (48)\
2nd Time .................................... 140-160 (190-217)\
Upper ................................................... 70 (95)\
Bearing Cap Bolt .......................................... 80 (109)\
Differential Cover Bolt .................................... 30 (41)\
Pinion Nut
216 FBI ........................................ 160-200 (217-271)\
248 FBI ........................................ 215-280 (292-380)\
Ring Gear Bolt
216 FBI ........................................... 70-90 (95-122)\
248 FBI ........................................ 120-140 (163-190)\
Shift Motor Mounting Bolt ...................................... ( 1)
Wheel Bearing Nut ........................................ 125 (170)\
( 1) - Tighten nuts to 96 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
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Inspect clutch components for scoring, wear or damage. Replace
components if necessary.
NOTE: If any clutch pack components are defective, replace both
clutch packs.
NOTE: Ensure axle shaft is positioned in vise so splines on axle
shaft extend approximately 3.00" (76.2 mm) above top of
vise.
Reassembly
1) Place axle shaft that was removed from differential in
soft-jaw vise with splines facing upward to serve as an alignment
device for component assembly.
2) Lubricate all components with gear lube. Assemble
components on axle shaft. Ensure all clutch plates are saturated with
gear lube. Install all clutch components and clutch ring on each side
gear. Ensure components are installed in proper sequence and in
original location. See Fig. 1.
3) Align all tabs on clutch plates, and secure with retaining
clips. Remove clutch component/side gear assembly from axle shaft.
Install assembly in differential case lower half. Ensure clutch is
fully seated in differential case lower half.
4) Install pinion cross shaft and pinion gears is
differential case lower half. Ensure reference marks on pinion cross
shaft and differential case lower half are aligned.
5) Install remaining clutch components and side gear on
differential case lower half. Install differential case upper half on
differential case lower half with reference marks aligned.
6) Install differential case half retaining bolts finger
tight. Place differential case assembly on axle shaft mounted in vise.
Ensure splines on axle shaft engage with side gear splines.
7) Install other axle shaft through differential case upper
half and into side gear. Ensure splines on axle shaft engage with side
gear splines. This must be done to ensure proper alignment of all
components.
NOTE: Different grade differential case half retaining bolts may be
used. Note number of radial lines on head of the bolt before
tightening bolts, as different torque specifications are
used.
8) Ensure both axle shafts are fully engaged. Tighten
differential case half bolts evenly in alternating pattern to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
9) Remove axle shaft. Remove differential case assembly from
axle shaft in vise. Ensure pinion cross shaft is relatively tight on
its ramp. Clearance should not exceed .010" (.25 mm) and should be
equal at all 4 areas.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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Axle Housing Cover Bolt .................................... 30 (41)\
Differential Case Half Bolt
7 Radial Lines Or No. 180 Stamp ................. 90-100 (122-136)\
All Others ......................................... 65-70 (88-95)\
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nut. Tighten pinion nut while rotating pinion, ensuring bearings are
properly seated. Tighten nut until preload measured before disassembly
is achieved. DO NOT exceed maximum torque specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
3) To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure
using NEW "U" joint straps and bolts. Ensure all reference marks are
aligned. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Check lubricant level and add if necessary.
AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Removing axle housing assembly is not necessary unless axle
housing is damaged. Differential carrier and components can
be serviced by removing differential assembly from axle
housing.
Removal
1) Block brake pedal in upward position, as brake fluid lines
must be disconnected. Raise and support vehicle at body, in front of
rear springs. Remove rear wheels.
2) Reference mark drive shaft to pinion flange for
reassembly. Remove bolts and "U" joint straps at pinion flange. Remove
drive shaft, and support aside.
3) Disconnect and plug brakelines. Disconnect parking brake
cables. Disconnect shock absorbers. On models with Rear Wheel Anti-
Lock (RWAL) brakes, disconnect electrical connector at brake sensor on\
top of axle housing.
4) On all axles, support axle housing assembly with floor
jack. Remove rear spring "U" bolts. Lower axle housing assembly and
remove from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure rear spring
center bolts align with holes in spring pads on axle housing assembly.
2) Ensure reference marks on drive shaft and pinion flange
align. Tighten bolt/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Bleed and adjust brakes. Check axle fluid level and fill if necessary.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Differential assembly consists of differential case and
components mounted in axle housing. For differential assembly
servicing, see DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1) On axles with Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (RWAL) brakes, remove
brake sensor from top of axle housing. On all axles, remove axle
shafts from differential. See REAR HUB, BEARINGS & AXLE SHAFT under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2) Note identification marks on bearing caps and axle housing
for reassembly reference. Bearing caps must be installed in original
location. If marks are not present, place marks on bearing caps and
axle housing.
3) Remove bearing caps. Place Axle Housing Spreader (W-129-B)\
on axle housing so dowel pins engage with locating holes. See Fig. 2.
Install hold-down clamps. Finger tighten turnbuckle on axle housing
spreader.
4) Install Guide Pin (C3288-B) at left side of axle housing.\
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Ring Gear Backlash
248/267 .................................. .004-.009" (.10-.23 mm)\
286 ...................................... .005-.009" (.13-.23 mm)\
Ring Gear Backlash Variation .................... (1) .002" (.05 mm)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Pinion Bearing Preload
New Bearings
Ram Pickup & Wagon .............................. 15-35 (1.7-4.0)\
Ram Van ......................................... 20-40 (2.3-4.5)\
Used Bearings (All Models) ....................... 10-20 (1.1-2.3\
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( 1) - Maximum variation from ring gear backlash measured at
minimum point on ring gear. If ring gear backlash is
.005" (.15 mm) at minimum point, ring gear backlash should
not exceed .007" (.18 mm) anywhere on ring gear.
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Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)\
ABS Sensor Bolt
248 & 267 RBI ................................................ ( 1)
286 RBI .................................................. 18 (24)\
Axle Housing Cover Bolt
Ram Pickup ............................................... 30 (41)\
Ram Van/Wagon ............................................ 35 (47)\
Axle-To-Hub Bolt .......................................... 90 (122)\
Bearing Cap Bolt .......................................... 80 (109)\
Fill Hole Plug ............................................. 25 (34)\
Hub Adjustment Nut ............................... 120-140 (163-190)\
Pinion Nut
248 & 267 RBI .................................. 215-330 (292-447)\
286 RBI ........................................ 440-500 (597-678)\
Ring Gear Bolt
248 & 267 RBI .................................. 120-140 (163-190)\
286 RBI ........................................ 200-240 (271-325)\
Shock Absorber Nuts ........................................ 60 (81)\
"U" Joint Strap Bolt ....................................... 14 (19)\
( 1) - Tighten nuts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
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from axle housing clips. Disconnect electrical connector from brake
sensor mounted on top of axle housing (if equipped).
4) Disconnect parking brake cables. Scribe mark on drive
shaft and pinion flange for reassembly reference. Remove bolts and "U"
joint straps at pinion flange. Support drive shaft aside to prevent
damage to rear "U" joint.
5) Remove shock absorber from axle housing. Support axle
housing with floor jack. Remove "U" bolt nuts. Remove "U" bolts and
spring brackets. Lower axle housing from vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure rear spring
center bolts align with holes in spring pads on axle housing.
2) Ensure reference mark on drive shaft and pinion flange are
aligned. Tighten bolt/nuts to proper specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Bleed and adjust brakes.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Differential assembly consists of differential carrier and
components mounted in axle housing. For differential assembly
servicing, see DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Check pinion bearing preload, side play and then ring gear
runout, in this order, before disassembling differential
assembly.
Disassembly
1) Remove axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFT & BEARING under REMOVAL
& INSTALLATION. Using INCH-lb. torque wrench, measure amount of force
required to rotate pinion. This is pinion bearing preload. Record
pinion bearing preload for reassembly reference if front pinion
bearing will be replaced.
2) To check side play, place pry bar between differential
carrier and axle housing. Pry differential carrier to one side and
note if any side play exists. No side play should exist. If side play
exists, remove bolt and adjuster lock. See Fig. 1. Using Adjuster
Rotator (C-4164), tighten adjuster to eliminate side play.
3) To check ring gear runout, install dial indicator on axle
housing at 90 degree angle to ring gear, with stem resting against
flat side of ring gear, opposite gear teeth. Rotate ring gear, and
note ring gear runout.
NOTE: Ring gear must be removed from differential carrier before
checking differential carrier flange runout. Differential
carrier and bearings must be reinstalled in axle housing to
check differential carrier flange runout.
4) Mark ring gear and differential carrier at point of
maximum ring gear runout for reassembly reference. If ring gear runout
does not exceed .005" (.13 mm), differential carrier and ring gear are\
okay. If ring gear runout exceeds .005" (.13 mm), check differential
carrier flange runout once ring gear is removed.
5) Remove brake sensor from top of axle housing (if
equipped). Mark bearing caps and axle housing for reassembly
reference.
CAUTION: Mark all bearing races and adjusters in relation to their
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Pinion Nut (Minimum Torque) .............................. 210 (285\
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Ring Gear Bolt (1)
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Center Carrier Bearing Bolt ................................ 50 (68)\
Pinion Nut (Minimum Torque) .............................. 210 (285\
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Ring Gear Bolt (1)
Dakota
8 1/4" ................................................. 75 (102)\
9 1/4" ................................................. 115 (157)\
Ram Pickup ............................................... 70 (95)\
Ram Van/Wagon ........................................... 75 (102)\
Shock Absorber Nut ......................................... 60 (81)\
"U" Bolt Nut
8 1/4" Ring Gear
Dakota 2WD .............................................. 65 (88)\
Dakota 4WD ............................................ 110 (149)\
9 1/4" Ring Gears
1/2" X 20 Bolt Thread ................................... 65 (88)\
9/16" X 18 Bolt Thread ................................ 110 (149)\
"U" Joint Strap Bolt
Diesel Models ............................................ 25 (34)\
Gasoline Models .......................................... 14 (19)\
Wheel Lug Nut
Dakota .......................................... 85-110 (115-149)\
Ram Pickup
5-Lug .......................................... 80-110 (108-149)\
8-Lug (Single Wheel) .......................... 120-150 (163-203\
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8-Lug (Dual Wheel) ............................ 130-160 (176-217\
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Ram Van/Wagon
1/2" Stud
60-Degree Cone ............................... 80-110 (108-149)\
90-Degree Cone ............................... 85-115 (115-156)\
5/8" Stud
90-Degree Cone .............................. 175-225 (237-305)\
Flanged Nut ................................. 300-350 (407-474)\
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Adjuster Lock Bolt ......................................... 90 (10)\
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt ( 2) ................................. 96 (11)
( 1) - Left-hand threaded bolts.
( 2) - Apply Loctite to bolt threads.
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VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
VENTS
VIBRATION DAMPERS
WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
YOKES AND SLIP YOKES
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
Our organization's mission is to strengthen the relationship
between the consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce
materials that give motorists the information and encouragement to
take greater responsibility for their vehicles-through proper,
manufacturer-recommended, maintenance. We encourage participating
service and repair shops (including franchisees and dealers) to adopt
(1) a Pledge of Assurance to their Customers and (2) the Motorist
Assurance Program Standards of Service. All participating service
providers have agreed to subscribe to this Pledge and to adhere to the
promulgated Standards of Service demonstrating to their customers that
they are serious about customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made and the results communicated to the\
customer according to industry standards. Given that the industry did
not have such standards, the Motorist Assurance Program successfully
promulgated industry inspection communication standards in 1994-95 for
the following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical Systems.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection were recently published.
Further, revisions to all of these inspection communication standards
are continually republished. In addition to these, standards for Drive
Train and Transmissions have recently been promulgated. Participating
shops utilize these Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards as
part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings to
their customers.
The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work
cooperatively and proactively with government agencies and consumer
groups toward solutions that both benefit the customer and are
mutually acceptable to both regulators and industry. We maintain the
belief that industry must retain control over how we conduct our
business, and we must be viewed as part of the solution and not part
of the problem. Meetings with state and other government officials
(and their representatives), concerned with auto repair and/or
consumer protection, are conducted. Feedback from these sessions is
brought back to the association, and the program adjusted as needed.
To assure auto repair customers recourse if they were not
satisfied with a repair transaction, the Motorist Assurance Program
offers mediation and arbitration through MAP/BBB-CARE and other non-
profit organizations. MAP conducted pilot programs in twelve states
before announcing the program nationally in October, 1998. During the
pilots, participating repair shops demonstrated their adherence to the
Pledge and Standards and agreed to follow the UICS in communicating
the results of their inspection to their customers. To put some
"teeth" in the program, an accreditation requirement for shops was
initiated. The requirements are stringent, and a self-policing method