Friday, December 27, 2013
How to Remove the Steering Gear From a 98 Dodge Ram
The steering gear in a 1998 Dodge Ram is the box that mounts onto the frame of the truck and connects the steering column to the steering linkage. The gears used to make the connection can wear down to the point that they are no longer effective. To fix the issue, you need to rebuild the steering gear or replace it entirely. First though, you have to remove it from the frame.
Instructions
- 1
Park the Ram with the front wheels pointing straight. Crawl under the front of the Ram. Remove the power steering lines running to the steering gear with a line wrench.
2Pop the hood. Unbolt the steering coupler from the steering gear with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Unbolt the pitman arm bolt from the bottom of the steering box with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear using the pitman arm puller.
3Unbolt the steering gear from the frame with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and an open-end wrench. Take the steering gear off the frame and out from under the Ram.
