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NOTE: IF VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, INSTALL FACTORY APPROVED TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS.

5.    Record the vehicle's curb height. Measurement locations can be found using the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication Number 81-370-7108), page 2-6.

NOTE:    THE SERVICE MANUAL DOES NOT LIST SPECIFICATIONS FOR CURB HEIGHT. IF A DIFFERENCE OF ONE INCH FROM THE LEFT CURB HEIGHT TO THE RIGHT CURB HEIGHT IS IDENTIFIED, INSPECT RELATED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED COMPONENT AS NECESSARY. REFER TO THE 1997 RAM TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-370-7108), GROUP 2 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SUSPENSION COMPONENT SERVICE.

6. Inspect the following steering and suspension components for wear and damage. Replace any component that is bent or out of tolerance. Use the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication Number 81 -370-71 08), Groups 2 and 19 for inspection and service procedures.

• Frame - Tie Rod
• Drag Link
• Pitman Arm
• Idler Arm
• Left Front Upper Suspension Arm Bushings
• Left Front Lower Suspension Arm Bushings
• Right Front Upper Suspension Arm Bushings
• Right Front Lower Suspension Arm Bushings
• Stabilizer Bar and Bushings
• Right Front Shock Absorber
• Left Front Shock Absorber
• Right Rear Shock Absorber
• Left Rear Shock Absorber
• Left Front Upper Ball Joint
• Left Front Lower Ball Joint
• Right Front Upper Ball Joint
• Right Front Lower Ball Joint

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