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WM5

525

A00

MOUNTING I

STRUCTION

created on 06.10.2016 E4-WM5-Y525A00_0 Page 1 of 7 revised on:

RAM 2500/3500 4WD B8 5100 (Dual Steering Damper Kit)

The installation of these steering dampers must be performed only by experienced and qualified

personnel. Read and follow the installation instructions carefully and completely. Incorrect installation

will cause damage to the stabilizer and/or the vehicle and could cause serious injury or death. Damage

due to improper installation is not covered by the warranty.

Included in this kit are 2 Bilstein steering dampers and a mounting parts kit. One steering damper is

mounted in the same location as the OE steering damper. The second steering damper utilizes the same

bracket on the axle for one end and uses a billet aluminum bracket that attaches to the tie rod for the

other end.

Bill of Materials

Item # Description Qty

1 Lower mounting bracket 1

2 Upper mounting bracket 1

3 Socket Head Cap Screw, M8x1.25, L=30mm 4

4 Hex Head Cap Screw, M12x1.25, L=80mm 1

5 WASHER, 12mm 2

6 Nylock Nut, M12x1.25 1

7 Hex Head Cap Screw, M12x1.75, L=110mm 1

8 Spacer, 12.1mm ID, L=6.5mm 1

9 Flange Locknut, M12x1.75 1

Summary of content (7 pages)

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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION RAM 2500/3500 4WD B8 5100 (Dual Steering Damper Kit) The installation of these steering dampers must be performed only by experienced and qualified personnel. Read and follow the installation instructions carefully and completely. Incorrect installation will cause damage to the stabilizer and/or the vehicle and could cause serious injury or death. Damage due to improper installation is not covered by the warranty.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION Before starting the installation procedure, the vehicle must be on level ground with the front wheels straight. It is very important that the front wheels are as straight as possible. Apply the parking brake or securely block the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving forward or backward. NEVER get under the vehicle until you are sure that these steps are completed. 1.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION Using the provided Bill of Materials on page 1, gather the following items: Item # 4. Description Qty 1 Lower mounting bracket 1 2 Upper mounting bracket 1 3 Socket Head Cap Screw, M8x1.25, L=30mm 4 Install the mounting brackets so they are clamped around the tie rod as shown in Figures 3 and 4. Make sure the BILSTEIN lettering is facing towards the front of the vehicle.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 6. Tighten the 4 socket head cap screws down so the bracket can no longer move. Re-measure to confirm the position relative to the OE mounting bracket attached to the axle is still 19 11/32” (491mm) and reposition as necessary. Once this measurement is confirmed, tighten the 4 socket head cap screws to 15N•m (11 lb•ft) in an “X” pattern.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 8. st Next, install the above assembly through the OE bracket on the axle and through the 1 Bilstein st steering damper that was partially installed in step 3. *TIP* Use the OE bolt to position the 1 steering damper in the OE bracket on the axle. Thread the Flange Locknut (item #9) onto the Hex Head Cap Screw (item #7) and temporarily hand tighten. Refer to Figure 6 below and Figure 10 on page 7.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 10. Install the other washer (item #5) over the end of the Hex Head Cap Screw (item #4). Thread the Nylock Nut (item #6) onto the Hex Head Cap Screw (item #4) and torque to 45N•m (33 lb•ft). See Figures 8 and 9 below. Figure 8 Figure 9 11. Now tighten the Flange Locknut (item #9) that was temporarily hand tightened in step 8. Torque to 70N•m (52 lb•ft). 12. Tighten the OE bolt and locknut that was saved in step 2 and hand tightened in step 3.
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E4-WM5-Y525A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION First steering damper (in OE steering damper location) use Flange Locknut (item #9) here re-use OE mounting hardware here Figure 10 Second steering damper location 19 11/32” (491mm) with front wheels straight Figure 11 created on 06.10.