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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1977PICKUP D300, 4D PICKUP, 3.7L ENG VIN B, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT (PROCEDURES)ADJUSTMENT CAUTIONS
1977 Dodge and Ram Pickup D300, 4D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Adjustment Cautions
1977 Dodge and Ram Pickup D300, 4D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN B, Automatic TransSECTION Adjustment Cautions
Before making wheel alignment adjustments, check the following:
- Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted.
- Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints.
- Tires should be approximately equal in tread wear and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance, and inflated to manufacturer's specifications.
- Vehicle must be at curb height with full fuel load, no passenger load, spare tire in place but no extra load in vehicle.
- Vehicle must be on level floor with suspension settled. Bounce front and rear of vehicle several times and allow it to settle to normal running height.
- If steering wheel is not centered with front wheels in straight ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthening opposite sleeve equal amounts.
- Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to manufacturer's specifications.
WHEEL LUG NUTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | |||
| G10 | 70-90 | ||
| K10 | 75-100 | ||
| C & P10, & G20 | 75-100 | ||
| All Remaining Models | |||
| W/Single Wheels | 90-120 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels | 110-140 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels & 5/8" Studs | 130-180 | ||
| Dodge | |||
| All Models (Exc. M500 & M600) | |||
| 1/2"-20 Stud | 85-125 | ||
| 5/8"-18 Stud | |||
| Cone Type Lug Nut | 200 | ||
| Flange Type Lug Nut | 300-350 | ||
| M500 & M600 | 450-500 | ||
| Ford | |||
| E 100 & 150 | 90 | ||
| E 250 & | 350 | ||
| W/Single Wheels | 135 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels | 210 | ||
| F 100, 150 & 250 (Incl. 4-WD) | 90 | ||
| F350 | |||
| W/Single Wheels | 135 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels | 210 | ||
| U-100 (Bronco) | 90 | ||
| GMC | |||
| G1500 | 55-75 | ||
| K1500 | 70-90 | ||
| C & P1500, & G2500 | 75-100 | ||
| All Remaining Models | |||
| W/Single Wheels | 90-120 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels | 110-140 | ||
| W/Dual Wheels & 5/8" Studs | 130-180 | ||
| Front Wheel Drive Motor Home | 250 | ||
| International Harvester | |||
| 1/2"-20 Lug Nuts | 70-90 | ||
| Jeep | |||
| CJ Models | 65-90 | ||
| All Remaining Models | 110-125 | ||
| Plymouth | |||
| All Models | |||
| 1/2"-20 Stud | 85-125 | ||
| 5/8"-18 Stud (Flange Type Lug Nut) | 300-350 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.