Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to steering gear box shaft pitman have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2003

The steering pitman worn out at 74,103 miles. The part was fully filled with gease. The symptoms were vehicle steering was wondering (l)& (r) by its self. This component should last at lease 200,000 miles if property maintained with gease. The manufacturer is trw part #MA-12-1 ey3 . Dodge 981/2 yr. Model #25000 24v diesel l-6 diesel engine cummins VIN#1b7kc2366wj217874 vehicle mileage is (74,103). The part replacement cost is $60. 00. Installed by owener. The part is available for inspection.

2 Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problem

Failure Date: 02/03/1998

Pitman shaft broke.


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