INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BUSHINGS - EMF ('03 +, 1500/2500/3500/4500, READ DESCRIPTION)

One of the steering problems we found on our Ram Turbo Diesel trucks is that the little bushing on the intermediate steering shaft can wear allowing movement within the shaft.

An inexpensive fix to this problem is a bushing that can be pressed into the collar.

This bushing is machined out of aluminum and have a tapered end to allow for ease of installation. The whole process takes about 5 minutes to install, is extremely inexpensive and works wonders for your steering column.

Bushings sold as a pair.

These are included with each set of EMF ball joints for the 2003 and newer Ram trucks.

Before ordering, please inspect your intermediate steering shaft to make sure it has this type of steering shaft collar(shown in the photo) and that the hole should measure 0.6" diameter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE EMF INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BUSHINGS:
(Q&A courtesy of EMF)

QUESTION: Without removing the shaft, how can I tell that this is my issue?
ANSWER: Go look under your dash with the truck not running. You will see the silver bushing housing. Use a flashlight and you will have to be on your back on the floor. Have someone turn the wheel left and right and if the pin inside the hole (as seen in the pictures above) hits the side of the housing - this is your issue. Another tell-tale sign is if you're correcting between 11 and 1 o'clock on the steering wheel - more-so at slower speeds. Bad rod ends on the drag link can cause this issue as well, but you would see those moving up and down.

QUESTION: Do I need to remove the shaft before pressing these bushings in?
ANSWER: You don't have to but if you want to, you can. It takes approximately 1 hour to remove and 1 hour to re-install. However, you can install them using a hammer in about 5 minutes. Just tap them in 1/2 way on one side, 1/2 way on the other side and then finish one side at a time.

QUESTION: Will this work with my specific year/model of Dodge?
ANSWER: We do not have exactly every single year and model that this will work for, but it looks like most 1500/2500/3500 2003+ models will have this joint on the intermediate steering shaft. Your best bet is to have a look and see if you have this bushing housing before purchasing, and measure the hole. The hole is approximately 0.6" in diameter.