New Recall V06

[Cummins12V98]

Simply put why would you NOT click full image so many people don't have to click to see the image as a courtesy to others?

I did ask.

 

[TCDiesel]

Go here to check Vehicle Info. I like this site it has history, Recalls , and Preference Notices, You can add to the maintenance record. Dealers have the same info/view , its critical when you do you own repairs and service.

www.mopar.com

 

[SnoKing]

Simply put why would you NOT click full image so many people don't have to click to see the image as a courtesy to others?

I did ask.

So all people now have unlimited data and high network speed, so they do not anymore care about images that was slow to download and use up their data?

 

[Cummins12V98]

So all people now have unlimited data and high network speed, so they do not anymore care about images that was slow to download and use up their data?

Whatever, I did ask.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Looks like my alignment guy may have adjusted mine to center the steering wheel.

Apologies to ALL that I have caused undue data usage.

 

[Big E]

I noticed one of the nuts on mine was loose the other day while doing an oil change.

Probably a good idea to check yours. Pretty easy to lock them back down if need be.

 

[EDankievitch]

And to think I was thinking about upgrading my truck to the newer left side steering knuckle and linkage next time I replace the balljoints for better handling…..

 

[TCDiesel]

If you want to check why it comes loose.

Have someone turn it ALL the way to the Right, and than back and forth motion about 2-3" moving it hard right, the bar will flex at this area. So its possible for it to come loose at the sleeve joint the fix is easy two wedge style clamps with cross over rod at both outer jam nuts. its a simple fix.

 

[TomBrady]

After 93,413 mi. and two alignments (one by dealer, and one done correctly) they’re still tight. If it’s a concern to some, perhaps a little thread locker on the jam nuts???

 

[Larry Sciblo]

Is there a torque specification. Or ? Just checked mine and they seem to be OK.

 

[SnoKing]

Mine was loose on the outboard (AKA the end towards the passenger end of adjustment collar), this in the end with the left hand threads. I turned it back about 3/4 inches and put a liberal amount of blue loc-tite on the threads and tighten down as tight as I could with the tools I had available. Which was a 12" crescent wrench on the collar and large channel locks from the park's wood shop tool box. This put the OEM marking past the existing one on the collar. Does this indicate that it was not very tight to start with?

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[Bob4x4]

Yes there is a torque spec and no channel locks will not achieve it

 

[16longhorn]

How about using a lock washer or a star washer (something of that nature) instead of welding?

Mine came loose awhile back (a few months after an alignment) . I just used two huge adjustable wrenches and tightened the nuts down as much as I could.

Since this has happened I check it periodically. I heard a clunking noise when I was driving, that's what made me take a look to begin with.

In my opinion, it takes 2 people to do the job. it's a pain to hold those big wrenches and not have the steering wheel come out crooked.

 

[SnoKing]

Yes there is a torque spec and no channel locks will not achieve it

When it finally goes in for the recall they can work on that. In the mean time I will drive it and watch the nut. RAM does not have the best record of getting recalls done in a timely manner. Tell us your thoughts on welding the nut now that you have chimed in on the recall.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Yes there is a torque spec and no channel locks will not achieve it

Can post the specs for us?

 

[grabinov]

Can post the specs for us?

From my looking around on the internet the torque spec. looks like it is 40ft. lbs. Two points on that spec: First, that's not very tight on a part which experiences a twisting motion every time the steering goes from lock to lock. Second: It's pretty hard to torque a nut on a threaded rod with a torque wrench. I guess it would have to be done with a crows foot open-end fitting on the end of the torque wrench but they are notorious for causing false torque readings. Also I'm sure one exists but I've never seen one that big. And I'll bet it's expensive!!

 

[SnoKing]

From my looking around on the internet the torque spec. looks like it is 40ft. lbs. Two points on that spec: First, that's not very tight on a part which experiences a twisting motion every time the steering goes from lock to lock. Second: It's pretty hard to torque a nut on a threaded rod with a torque wrench. I guess it would have to be done with a crows foot open-end fitting on the end of the torque wrench but they are notorious for causing false torque readings. Also I'm sure one exists but I've never seen one that big. And I'll bet it's expensive!!

40 ft lbs seem like the torque for the older clamp type adjuster!

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[Devil Black Diesel]

If anyone has a DIY fix for this, please post some photos and also where you got the hardware you used for the fix.

 

[Wayne M.]

A crows foot on a torque wrench will only increase the effort that the wrench shows. The socket makes the “lever” longer, and you could factor everything by figuring out the additional length the socket adds.
After I was sure everything was snug, I would paint dot both ends of the link to the jam nuts, and then the nuts to the sleeve. Then make that part of your lube inspection.

 

[JWGreen]

Entered the VIN for my 2011 3500 DRW into NHTSA website, not part of this recall.